In Erie, Pennsylvania, the median home price is $228,459, compared with the Pennsylvania median of $303,573; median household income is $63,354; the population is 269,052; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 258.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Erie at a glance
Population
269,052
Median Household Income
$63,354
Typical Home Value
$228,459
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
258.3
Avg Commute Time
19.6
About Erie
Erie has a population of 269,052. The median home value is $228,459, 25% below the Pennsylvania median. Median household income is $63,354 (19% below the Pennsylvania median). The most populated towns are Erie, Millcreek, and Harborcreek.
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
38 towns, by population.
- Erie93,850 pop.
- Millcreek53,472 pop.
- Harborcreek16,671 pop.
- Fairview11,247 pop.
- Summit7,314 pop.
- North East6,484 pop.
- Corry6,116 pop.
- Edinboro5,440 pop.
- Girard4,828 pop.
- Greene4,456 pop.
- McKean4,382 pop.
- Washington4,380 pop.
- Conneaut4,072 pop.
- North East4,054 pop.
- Waterford3,893 pop.
- Lawrence Park3,775 pop.
- Wesleyville3,179 pop.
- Springfield3,049 pop.
- Girard2,962 pop.
- Lake City2,895 pop.
- Union City2,887 pop.
- Venango2,292 pop.
- Greenfield2,051 pop.
- LeBoeuf1,775 pop.
- Franklin1,653 pop.
- Elk Creek1,587 pop.
- Union1,542 pop.
- Wayne1,512 pop.
- Waterford1,301 pop.
- Albion1,277 pop.
- Concord1,046 pop.
- Amity976 pop.
- Cranesville750 pop.
- Platea591 pop.
- McKean437 pop.
- Wattsburg341 pop.
- Mill Village334 pop.
- Elgin181 pop.
County rankings in Pennsylvania
Every county in Pennsylvania, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Pennsylvania
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Pennsylvania
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Pennsylvania by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Pennsylvania
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Pennsylvania
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Pennsylvania
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Pennsylvania
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Pennsylvania
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Pennsylvania
- 10Best school ratingsPennsylvania School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Pennsylvania
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Pennsylvania
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Pennsylvania
Erie at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Erie?
- Erie has a population of 269,052 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Erie?
- The median home value in Erie is $228,459. 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 $63,354 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Erie in?
- Erie is in Pennsylvania.
- How many towns are in Erie?
- Erie contains 38 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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