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Erie

#192 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Pennsylvania
  • 293 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A
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    Erie is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 98,970. Erie is in Erie County. Living in Erie offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Erie there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Erie and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    About Erie...
    Population
    98,970

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $87,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $679
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Erie Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      163.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      11.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      94
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      434.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,400.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      108.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Working in Erie

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $35,802
    National
    $55,322
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    Erie Reviews

    293 reviews
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    Erie is a wonderful place to grow up! There are plenty of venues for all ages. We have a lot of local minor league teams as well as many colleges nearby. There are both private and public elementary, middle, and high schools. In Erie we do get all four seasons with beautiful views.
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    I moved to Erie to continue going to school. While the cost of living was higher than I expected, I still acquired a job and place to live with relative ease. The location of this city has been my favorite part of living here so far as it is not far from Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Cleveland, making it a prime location for travelling to other areas. I have also been able to enjoy many outdoor activities living in this area as Presque Isle offers a safe place to get outside and Allegheny State Park is within a reasonable driving distance. The local culture and small businesses are also another enjoyable feature with many start ups all over that are easy to support because the service is amazing.
    While I do not intend to stay here very long, I would highly recommend living in Erie to anyone that is okay with the amount of snow they get! It seems to be a great place to raise a family as there are many schools and higher educational institutions.
    I grew up south of Pittsburgh and came to Erie for my undergrad — I've now been here for 7 years. The charm of the area truly lures you in! Cost of living is low, there's great nightlife and food, lots of different schooling options for families, and an Erie summer cannot be beat — it truly turns into a beach town. We always say you get everything a big city has in a small city format.