With about 94,156 residents, Erie is one of Pennsylvania's notable places. Erie was founded in 1795 and sits in Erie County. The median age is 34.9 and the median household income is $43,397. Homes carry a median value of $108,200, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (66.7%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$108,200
Median gross rent
$836/mo
Owner-occupied
53%
Median year built
1950
Households
39,419
Avg. household size
2.24
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Below average
Erie has 36 public schools — 23 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 10 schools
Reading39%
Math22%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Erie County Technical SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Erie HSHighGrades 9–12
Iroquois JSHSHighGrades 7–12
McDowell HSHighGrades 9–12
Northwest PA Collegiate AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Perseus House CS of ExcellenceHighGrades 6–12charter
Seneca HSHighGrades 9–12
East MSMiddleGrades 6–8
James S Wilson MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Strong Vincent MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Wattsburg Area MSMiddleGrades 5–8
Westlake MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Woodrow Wilson MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Belle Valley El SchElementaryGrades -1–5
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime33% above national
Erie513
Pennsylvania278
United States386
↑ 3% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime2% below national
Erie1,906
Pennsylvania1,613
United States1,952
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Erie Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
87 facilities in Erie report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
Lake Erie Bumper Plating Corp · Erie CountyGunite Emi Plant · Erie CountyAmerican Tinning & Galvanizing Co. · Erie CountyUnion Electric Steel Corp · Erie CountyUrick Foundry Co · Erie CountyErie Plating Co · Erie CountyThermoclad Co · Erie CountyZurn Ind Inc General Air Div · Erie CountyEbc Industries · Erie CountyRiley Power Inc. · Erie CountyKlein Plating Works Inc · Erie CountyAmerican Hollow Boring Co · Erie County
Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Erie County
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Erie is in Erie County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Erie was founded in 1795 and sits in Erie County. Elevation ~223 m.
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Erie — frequently asked
What is the population of Erie, Pennsylvania?
Erie has a population of about 94,156, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Erie?
The median home value in Erie is $108,200, and the median gross rent is $836/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Erie safe? What is the crime rate?
Erie Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 513 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Erie face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Erie County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Erie?
Erie has 36 public schools (23 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Erie?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Erie. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.