Here's what it costs to live in Erie, Pennsylvania, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, while the typical home is valued around $115,200. Households earn a median of $46,113 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$46,113
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$870
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$115,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$836
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$945
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,212
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,499
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
93,850
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$834
Per month
Avg Home Value
$121,425
Census ACS
January Avg
28°F
July Avg
72°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.3
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.2%
What is the cost of living index for Erie?
The cost of living index for Erie is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Erie?
The median gross rent in Erie is $870 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Erie?
The median household income in Erie is $46,113 per year.
What is the median home value in Erie?
The median home value in Erie is $115,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Erie?
Air quality data for Erie is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Erie?
Tax data for Pennsylvania is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
