Erie, Pennsylvania

Population 101,040

Erie is located in Erie County, PA. The population is 101,040, making Erie the largest city in Erie County and the 4th largest city in the state of Pennsylvania.

There are 42 public schools in Erie with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Erie is moderate , and there are 12 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Erie is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Erie property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Erie include Millcreek Township, Wesleyville and Lawrence Park.

Erie Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.2%

Crime Rate

4.17% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 100
  • Violent Crimes: 497
  • Robbery: 97
  • Burglary: 357
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

89.77% Lower than national avg.
  • 12 offenders in Erie
  • 1.19 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

421 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 65
  • Superfunds: 64
  • Tanks & Spills: 291

Unemployment

High 5.9%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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42 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 42 K-12 public schools in Erie, PA and 25 private schools. Homefacts rates Erie's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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Crime view details

12 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Erie, PA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Erie, PA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $648
  • 1 Bedroom: $672
  • 2 Bedrooms: $870
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,076
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,189

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Environmental Hazards

421 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Erie, PA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Erie, PA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.64 Average
    Erie, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 27.6°
  • February 28.52°
  • March 37.05°
  • April 49.3°
  • May 59.44°
  • June 67.91°
  • July 73.22°
  • August 71.26°
  • September 65.12°
  • October 53.63°
  • November 43.57°
  • December 30.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Erie, PA

Earthquakes
Erie, PA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Erie, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Erie, PA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Erie, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Erie, PA: $36,476

Unemployment

Unemployment in Erie is 5.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.12%
White Collar - 49.88%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Mike Kelly

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

42 FCC Towers view all