At a Glance
Median Income
$143,333
$49,102 per capita
Violent Crime
181/100K
1,753/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.7%
64.7% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Erie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Erie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Erie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Erie residents earn a median household income of $143,333 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,102. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Erie reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,753/100K.
Education
64.7% of adults in Erie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
64.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Erie has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population44
Median Age20.2 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans35.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$143,333
Per Capita$49,102
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$281,813
Housing Units33
Rent Burden21.1%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property1,753/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain23.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,134 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.7%
High School+64.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Broadband16.0%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Erie was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hector International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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