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PA area data

Erie, PA

Aggregated across 11 ZIP codes in Erie.

Population: 140,233 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Erie, PA is $177,856 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $217,544 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,158/month. 28 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$177,856

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$177,856
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+23.9%
5-year appreciation
+44.0%
10-year appreciation
+90.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$177,873
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$217,544
Median list price
$302,672
Median price per sqft
$103
1-year sale-price change
+22.0%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
255
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
148

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,158/mo
1-year rent change
+3.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
28
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
5
High schools
7
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Perseus House CS of Excellence, Erie Rise Leadership Academy CS, Erie City SD
Schools include
Perseus House CS of Excellence, Erie Rise Leadership Academy CS, Strong Vincent MS, Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch, McKinley El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Mill Creek Dump (2.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.2°F
Average high
58.5°F
Average low
41.6°F
Annual precipitation
46.8 in
Annual snowfall
96.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
255
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
400
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,966
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,833

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
177
Nearest airport
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
WESTFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT VINCENT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-512 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
59.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,541
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
103,916
Average weekly wage
$964
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
139

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ErieState medianUS median
Median home value$177,856$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$217,544$254,900$325,000
Median days on market25 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,158/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,541$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Erie, PA?
$177,856.
What is the median sale price in Erie, PA?
$217,544.
How long do homes take to sell in Erie, PA?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Erie, PA?
Typical rent: $1,158/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Erie, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Erie, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Erie, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Erie, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Erie, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Mill Creek Dump, 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve Erie, PA?
28 schools (16 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Erie, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Erie, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Erie, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Erie

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