Cost of Living in Erie County, PA

What does it cost to live in Erie County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$59,396

Median Rent

$851/mo

Median Home

$160,200

Affordability

454

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$810
Property Tax$228
Insurance$53

Total Monthly$1,091
% of Income22%

Renting

Median Rent$851
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$876
% of Income17.2%

Living in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Erie County has a median household income of $59,396 with housing costs that represent 22% of income for owners and 17.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.