Erie County
- County in New York
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Erie County
- grade AOverall Grade
- County in New York
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 69 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A minus
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Median Home Value
$169,100
National
$244,900Median Rent
$893
National
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault254.9national 282.7
- Murder5.7national 6.1
- Rape28.3national 40.7
- Robbery140.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary458.8national 500.1
- Theft1,783national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft142.6national 284
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Median Household Income
$62,578
National
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Erie County Reviews
Rating 3.88 out of 5 69 reviews
My experience has been nothing-but-the-best living in this area. I grew up in this area for the majority of my childhood. The safe environment provided me with the room to explore and play as a child. Some of my most memorable moments were of my childhood friends and I running through neighborhoods and playing made-up games. This innovation carried through into my schooling. Teachers and staff cared for every child's well-being and futures. Parents in the area were consistently involved through the PTA or in extracurricular activities. Everyone knew each other and this created an active community. As a young adult, I have come to learn that this area is not a commonality. I cherish my time living in this area and strive to be blessed with or begin to foster an area resembling this little section of Western New York.
The downtown area is really nice. Hutch Tech and Emerson high school are there, and the public transportation is pretty efficient. The main pro is that the cost of living in buffalo in general is much cheaper than other areas in the state. On the other hand, the weather is terrible. It's not uncommon to get a day where it's 40 degrees out, and then the next is 70-80. The winds are incredibly strong as well. The snow is kind of bad, but it's something you get used to once you've lived here for a couple years.
Erie County is a nice place to live, but also very costly. There is lots of things to do in Erie whether it's going to a Buffalo Sabres game, going skating with your friends at Canalside or enjoying the city of Buffalo. The only problem with Erie County is the price. The taxes are among the worst in the country and the price of living here can be very expensive. This region is also known for its snow, so if you're planning to live here, be ready for that. Overall, I believe Erie County would be a very pleasant place to live if not for the taxes.