Erie County, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
269,544 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,476 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$169,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$563 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$708 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 32 24
Feb 2 20 25
Mar 2 16 33
Apr 4 4 45
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 11 39
Dec 4 30 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, PA State Senate District 49, PA State House District 1, PA
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Schools

Cathedral Preparatory School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Strong Vincent MS
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Triangle Tech Inc-Erie
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Gannon University
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Mercyhurst University
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Saint Vincent Hospital
1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Upmc Hamot Hospital
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Millcreek Community Hospital
3 miles, S • 2.3 star
Lecom Health Corry Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

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