At a Glance
Median Income
$40,761
$21,753 per capita
Home Value
$39,700
Zillow: $184,779
Median Rent
$692/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
3,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Erin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Erin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Erin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Erin residents earn a median household income of $40,761 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,753. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,914 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Erin is $39,700 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,779. Median rent is $692/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Erin reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,347/100K.
Education
7.9% of adults in Erin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Erin has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population529
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density705/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,761
Per Capita$21,753
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$4,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$39,700
Rent$692
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$184,779
Housing Units210
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property3,347/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,249 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Erin was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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