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Erie, PA vs Independence, OH

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- The median age of a home in Erie is 14.1% older than the median age of a home in Independence.
 Erie, PAIndependence, OHUnited States
 Median Home Age71  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$294,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock53.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.55.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$23.3$11.0
 Homes Owned46.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Erie, PAIndependence, OHUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,800$1,840
 Studio Apartment$710  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,160$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$950  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,830$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,310  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Erie, PAIndependence, OHUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Erie, PAIndependence, OHUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99919.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99925.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock19.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9993.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock12.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock11.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.6%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Erie, PAIndependence, OHUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock14.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19692.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock35.1%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock12.6%12.2%
Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

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 2 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 6 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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Reviews for Independence    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Zero diversity. Unfriendly towards those who haven’t spent generations in the community. Schools have declined and teen suicide rates are on the rise. We were once proud  More

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