Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Erie is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,658. Residents earn $86,750 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, Erie receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Erie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Erie is $86,750, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Erie is $147,300, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Erie is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 64 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 447 per 100,000, 77% below the national average.
17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Erie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,750 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,874 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,616 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,020 |
| County GDP | $2,048M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 90 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,739 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.90% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $147,300 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $171,502 |
| Median List Price | $212,450 |
| Median List Price | $212,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $90 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.8% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,739 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.90% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Total Violent | 63.8/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 63.8/100K |
| Total Property | 446.7/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 127.6/100K |
| Theft | 319.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 589 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6586°N, 90.0813°W |
| County FIPS | 17073 |
Winner: Republican by 24.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,201/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |