Median Income
$76,000
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.5%
69% lower than US avg
Unemployment
15.3%
325% higher than US avg
How Fort Erie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population32,901
Median AgeN/A
Density513/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment15.3%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units14,080
Rent Burden19.3%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQIN/A
Rain45.4 in/yr
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+35.2%
Graduate+3.8%
Is Fort Erie a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Fort Erie receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fort Erie has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Fort Erie is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 15.3%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.2% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Fort Erie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches, including 48.6 inches of snow.
Fort Erie has a population of 32,901 with a density of 513 people per square mile.
Population
32,901
Total Population
2021 Census
Race & Ethnicity
Fort Erie vs U.S. Average
Social Characteristics
Fort Erie vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Fort Erie is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.3% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income: Fort Erie vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $76,000 |
| 1% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.3% |
| 325% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.2% |
| Housing Units | 14,080 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Fort Erie vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Fort Erie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Fort Erie has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.4 inches.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 45.4 inches |
| 19% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 48.6 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 64.2 sq mi (166.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9001°N, 78.9329°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |