Erie
- City in Pennsylvania
City
Erie
- grade BOverall Grade
- City in Pennsylvania
- Rating 3.44 out of 5 361 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C minus
- Cost of Livinggrade A minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$91,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$754
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Erie Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Erie
- grade A+
Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 379 reviews
- grade C+
Montessori Regional Charter School
- Rating 3 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade C+
JoAnna Connell Elementary School
- Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
- grade C+
Erie High School
- Rating 3.8 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade C+
Cleveland Elementary School
Top Private Schools Near Erie
- grade A
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 117 reviews
- grade A minus
Erie First Christian Academy
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 23 reviews
- grade B+
Cathedral Preparatory School
- Rating 4.24 out of 5 109 reviews
- grade B+
Villa Maria Academy
- Rating 4.28 out of 5 123 reviews
- grade B minus
Bethel Christian School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 5 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault333.9national 282.7
- Murder9.4national 6.1
- Rape56.3national 40.7
- Robbery97national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary356.9national 500.1
- Theft1,438.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft100.2national 284
Residents
Working in Erie
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$40,201
National
$69,021Similar Places
Erie Reviews
Rating 3.44 out of 5 361 reviews
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Born and raised! Been all over the world, Erie still pretty cool. Sunset, 10/10
Foods, 8.5/10
Attractions, 8/ 10
Not gigantic. Get anywhere in the city in 25min.
Bus is only public transportation, 9/10
Beaches 8.5/ 10
Schools, 3/10 (Lotta Politics)
Potholes, the worst!
Sports Scene, 7/10
FM Radio Stations, WACK/ 10…
104.3 is cool, and 90.5 (only on Saturday and Holidays). Other than that, dog water.
Sled riding location, 10/10
Mall and Shopping, 6.5/10 (Grove City an hour away though).
Foods, 8.5/10
Attractions, 8/ 10
Not gigantic. Get anywhere in the city in 25min.
Bus is only public transportation, 9/10
Beaches 8.5/ 10
Schools, 3/10 (Lotta Politics)
Potholes, the worst!
Sports Scene, 7/10
FM Radio Stations, WACK/ 10…
104.3 is cool, and 90.5 (only on Saturday and Holidays). Other than that, dog water.
Sled riding location, 10/10
Mall and Shopping, 6.5/10 (Grove City an hour away though).
The cost of living to income ratio is way off. Erie is a tourist town so most jobs are part time at minimum wage, which is only $7.25 in Pennsylvania. You're VERY lucky if you find a full time job paying $8 or $9/hr. It's very hard to make a living there without having multiple jobs. As far as weather goes, summertime is super humid and winter is long and rough, with copious amounts of snow! Be prepared to add an extra hour or more to your morning routine during winter to shovel your driveway (everyday!)and to drive slow on winter days. And, be prepared for EXTREMELY high heating bills during winter. Schools are underfunded and some have even closed permanently. City planners waste money and drive out any chance of bringing in new business. People here are typically pleasant, but drugs and crime are a growing problem in Erie. I would recommend Erie for vacation, but NOT for permanent living. Happy that I got out!
Erie is a pretty decent place to live. The cost of renting apartments isn't too high and there are plenty of jobs available! The only issue would be the drug and crime rate, but I would think that most cities have this issue. Thankfully Erie is a very small city, so the traffic isn't too terrible during rush-hour. Another thing to look out for is the winter time. Snow happens and it can happen fast. Definitely have winter tires and all wheel drive if you have a car! Public transportation is pretty widely available and can get you all around the city.