At a Glance
Median Income
$43,397
$26,034 per capita
Home Value
$108,200
Zillow: $208,111
Median Rent
$836/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
379/100K
2,004/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Erie residents earn a median household income of $43,397 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,034. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,731 business establishments, including 629 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Erie is $108,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,111. Median rent is $836/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Erie reports 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,004/100K. The murder rate is 5.4/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Erie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Erie has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population94,156
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density4,922/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,397
Per Capita$26,034
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$15,024M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,200
Rent$836
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$208,111
Housing Units43,489
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent379/100K
Property2,004/100K
Murder5.4/100K
Assault262/100K
Burglary197/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation712 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Erie was founded in 1795.
The median home in Erie was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 629 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.