Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
65.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
How Penn State Erie (Behrend) Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Penn State Erie (Behrend)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Penn State Erie (Behrend) a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
65.0% of adults in Penn State Erie (Behrend) hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Penn State Erie (Behrend) 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.
Data Overview
People
Population1,561
Median Age19.9 yrs
Density2,001/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$5,000
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$194,885
Rent Burden31.2%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation1,049 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+61.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries24
Did You Know?
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.