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Erie, PA
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Population: 95,536
Home Price: $91,300
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Overview
Erie is a midsize city in the state of Pennsylvania with a population of 95,536. Erie has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
17.9 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Erie, PA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Erie
Pennsylvania
United States
Per Capita Income
$23,512
$32,862
$32,693
Median Household Income
$40,201
$65,512
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.8%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
19.1%
7.8%
10.5%
Age
Erie
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Age
35.1
43.2
42.3
Gender
Erie
Pennsylvania
United States
Male
49.2%
49.5%
49.8%
Female
50.8%
50.5%
50.2%
Race
Erie
Pennsylvania
United States
White
70.8%
90.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
15.9%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
2.8%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.1%
1.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.1%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Erie
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Home Price
$91,300
$158,815
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$591
$748
$801
Family Households
29.9%
29.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.1%
36.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
52.1%
72.7%
72.9%
Renters
47.9%
27.3%
27.1%
Education
Erie
Pennsylvania
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.4%
6.1%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
38.6%
38.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.3%
16.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.8%
9.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.2%
15.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Erie
Pennsylvania
United States
Mathematics
41.3%
51.3%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
53.5%
66.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Erie
Pennsylvania
United States
Murder
9.4
2.2
3.0
Rape
56.3
18.0
38.0
Robbery
97.0
28.7
40.7
Assault
333.9
152.4
188.5
Property Crime
Erie
Pennsylvania
United States
Burglary
356.9
127.5
336.1
Theft
1438.9
780.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
100.2
52.2
167.1
Arson
34.4
5.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Erie, PA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
beer
craft beer
wine
fast food
ice cream
pizza
grilled chicken
chicken salad
craft beers
bbq
sweet treats
vegetarian
craft cocktails
restaurant
italian
sweet tea
delicious
salmon
nutfree
cleveland sports
pittsburgh sports
football
country music
high school football
hockey
video games
sports analyst
boston sports
college football
psu football
ncaa football ncaa
hockey player
fantasy football
ice hockey
college basketball
basketball
baseball
beer league
pro wrestling
comics
pfp
comic
nsfw pfp
commissions open
comms open
creative
animator
creative writing
nfts
commissions
nature
craft
graphic design
theatre
pottery
library
fashion
nft
antiquarian
spare time
sports cards
video games
fighting games
comics
video gamesi
board games
anime
pc gamer
horror movies
comic geek
comic books
dayjob
movies tv
books
nerdy stuff
brewing beer
fast cars
fitness
collector
sports
ncaa football ncaa
local news
family friendly
awardwinning writer
video production
pro wrestling
public relations
professional wrestling
awardwinning
digital content
mlb nfl
nfl mlb
movies tv
digital media
classic rock
marketing
tv
nba nfl
creative
sports
family friendly
space
nature
summer
facility
fishing
winter
photography nature
gardening
fishing hunting
biking
conservation
arts
cabin
beach
hiking
lodging
boardwalk
aquarium
poshmark
shop local
superstore
gift card
restaurant
merch
coupons
gamestop
rolex watches
grocery store
mall
wegmans
furniture
starbucks
toys
reseller
resale
deals
mcdonalds
grocery stores
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