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Erie, PA vs Sewanee, TN

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- Household income in Sewanee, is 80% more than it is in Erie and is 4% above the National Average.
- Erie unemployment rate is 10.7%.
- Sewanee unemployment rate is 4.6%.
 Erie, PASewanee, TNUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth14.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$23,512  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$72,250$69,021
 Family Median Income$53,690  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Erie, PASewanee, TNUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock9.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K8.0%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock7.2%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.5%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock8.4%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.0%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock13.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock21.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Erie, PASewanee, TNUnited States
 Management, business, finance11.9%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock1.0%6.5%
 Community, social services2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.0%1.2%
 Education, library4.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock7.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.3%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.8%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock7.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.3%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.5%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.9%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock2.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair4.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock6.1%13.1%
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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