City profile
Erie, PA
Erie County · Population 93,850
Erie is a city in Erie County, PA with about 93,850 residents and a typical home value near $115,000. It is 116 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
160
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$115,200
Typical monthly housing
$759
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
75
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.39%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.07%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.34%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 84/100
Top hazards: Lightning, Winter weather, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
89 mi to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 49% Democratic / 50% Republican
Community
Population
93,850
Black population
16.9%
County
Erie County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 93,850 residents
- Typical home value about $115,000
- 116 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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