In Erie, Ohio, the median home price is $242,536, compared with the Ohio median of $251,824; median household income is $71,993; the population is 74,581; schools rate 7.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 94.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Erie at a glance
Population
74,581
Median Household Income
$71,993
Typical Home Value
$242,536
School District Rating
7.2
Violent Crime Rate
94.9
Avg Commute Time
21.5
About Erie
Erie has a population of 74,581. The median home value is $242,536, 4% below the Ohio median. Median household income is $71,993 (1% above the Ohio median). The most populated towns are Sandusky, Perkins, and Huron.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Erie
13 towns, by population.
County rankings in Ohio
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Erie at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Erie?
- Erie has a population of 74,581 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Erie?
- The median home value in Erie is $242,536. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Erie?
- Median household income in Erie is $71,993 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Erie in?
- Erie is in Ohio.
- How many towns are in Erie?
- Erie contains 13 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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