Erie, PA Housing


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Erie, PA has a median house value of $159,600, which is significantly lower than the US median house value of $338,100. This lower cost of housing in Erie presents an attractive option for people who are looking to buy a home or invest in real estate. However, while the US housing market appreciates at 8.27% each year on average, the appreciation rate for housing in Erie is only 4.92%. Despite this lower rate of appreciation, Erie still provides an affordable option for people looking to get into the housing market.

The median home cost in Erie is $159,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 55.4%. Home Appreciation in Erie is up 15.2%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Erie real estate is 69 years old
The Rental Market in Erie
- Renters make up 43.6% of the Erie population
- 3.6% of houses and apartments in Erie, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingErie, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  43,591.0139,647,020.0
  7142
  $159,600$338,100
  15.2%16.6%
  46.6%57.0%
  55.4%101.1%
  $18.27$10.98
  $2,370$2,690
  46.6%57.4%
  10.6%11.2%
  42.8%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  3.6%1.9%
  0.7%0.4%
  0.6%0.7%
  0.4%0.4%
  0.6%3.6%
  4.7%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  2.2%2.6%
  5.9%2.4%
  10.3%2.8%
  19.3%3.9%
  22.0%4.5%
  25.3%11.3%
  9.0%13.0%
  3.4%20.1%
  1.4%13.6%
  0.3%8.3%
  0.4%9.7%
  0.2%3.9%
  0.3%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  2.2%13.6%
  2.2%13.6%
  2.9%13.6%
  5.5%13.2%
  11.5%14.8%
  2.9%13.6%
  17.5%10.0%
  10.3%4.7%
  40.0%12.2%
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Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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