Housing by town in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie County, Pennsylvania has 43 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $904 (±$20) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $753 in 2015–2019 (+20.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Greene Township (Erie County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,729) and Albion the lowest ($592).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $904 (±$20)
- Households that rent
- 31.9%
- Median household income
- $63,354
- Places
- 43
Cities, towns and townships in Erie County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | $592 | 33.4% | $55,556 | $141,100 | $1,739 |
| Amity Township (Erie County) | $625 | 9.0% | $79,063 | $206,300 | $2,924 |
| Concord Township (Erie County) | $792 | 14.4% | $68,214 | $124,400 | $1,996 |
| Conneaut Township (Erie County) | $800 | 7.5% | $71,042 | $170,500 | $1,822 |
| Corry | $802 | 33.7% | $48,618 | $96,800 | $1,904 |
| Cranesville | $892 | 15.1% | $76,167 | $133,300 | $1,353 |
| Edinboro | $876 | 58.0% | $48,173 | $222,700 | $2,816 |
| Elgin | $1,094 | 8.2% | $61,518 | $99,300 | $1,618 |
| Elk Creek Township | $693 | 7.2% | $86,250 | $230,500 | $2,645 |
| Erie | $870 | 45.9% | $46,113 | $115,200 | $2,516 |
| Fairview Township (Erie County) | $1,459 | 12.8% | $112,306 | $295,200 | $4,476 |
| Franklin Township (Erie County) | $860 | 3.1% | $101,750 | $277,700 | $3,294 |
| Girard | $667 | 39.4% | $71,165 | $160,500 | $1,791 |
| Girard Township (Erie County) | $881 | 10.4% | $95,461 | $204,600 | $2,410 |
| Greene Township (Erie County) | $1,729 | 10.5% | $85,750 | $227,700 | $3,644 |
| Greenfield Township (Erie County) | $1,013 | 11.5% | $83,343 | $220,500 | $3,614 |
| Harborcreek Township | $932 | 17.0% | $87,329 | $237,000 | $3,421 |
| Lake City | $871 | 16.0% | $75,048 | $165,600 | $2,753 |
| Lawrence Park Township | $1,195 | 13.5% | $74,548 | $138,800 | $2,940 |
| LeBoeuf Township | $1,073 | 9.0% | $91,897 | $219,000 | $2,410 |
| McKean | $936 | 45.3% | $71,667 | $208,800 | $2,563 |
| McKean Township | $836 | 6.4% | $83,736 | $241,600 | $2,796 |
| Mill Village | $640 | 10.8% | $61,528 | $135,900 | $1,409 |
| Millcreek Township (Erie County) | $1,075 | 32.1% | $76,390 | $230,600 | $3,521 |
| North East | $769 | 47.2% | $68,828 | $167,000 | $2,358 |
| North East Township | $777 | 11.1% | $80,198 | $211,300 | $2,771 |
| Platea | $1,344 | 13.9% | $67,125 | $173,600 | $1,843 |
| Springfield Township (Erie County) | $958 | 15.6% | $76,296 | $151,100 | $2,028 |
| Summit Township (Erie County) | $1,423 | 20.8% | $73,553 | $245,000 | $2,683 |
| Union City | $731 | 42.1% | $44,004 | $88,100 | $1,731 |
| Union Township (Erie County) | $747 | 6.4% | $81,326 | $177,300 | $2,060 |
| Venango Township (Erie County) | $1,327 | 8.6% | $80,500 | $203,300 | $3,839 |
| Washington Township (Erie County) | $948 | 12.4% | $94,116 | $284,600 | $3,086 |
| Waterford | $1,003 | 51.3% | $51,250 | $167,600 | $1,888 |
| Waterford Township | $644 | 13.1% | $77,286 | $198,000 | $3,030 |
| Wattsburg | $879 | 37.8% | $53,516 | $104,900 | $1,875 |
| Wayne Township (Erie County) | $688 | 12.4% | $73,281 | $169,900 | $2,153 |
| Wesleyville | $870 | 30.1% | $48,952 | $108,600 | $2,273 |
Unincorporated communities in Erie County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonia | $1,358 | 9.0% | $99,931 | $248,800 | $3,568 |
| Fairview (community) | $1,551 | 14.5% | $86,645 | $209,600 | $3,413 |
| Lawrence Park | $1,195 | 13.5% | $74,548 | $138,800 | $2,940 |
| Northwest Harborcreek | $966 | 15.4% | $93,617 | $225,800 | $3,285 |
| Penn State Erie (Behrend) | — | — | — | — | — |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,650 | $31,050 | $49,650 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,450 | $56,750 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,900 | $63,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,300 | $70,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,850 | $76,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,400 | $82,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,950 | $87,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,500 | $93,600 |
How the places in Erie County rank across Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania places ranked by median rent
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Crime reported to police in Erie County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 589 | 219 | 3,484 | 1,294 | 269,194 | 11 of 11 |
| 2025 | 496 | 188 | 3,481 | 1,322 | 263,328 | 10 of 11 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Erie County recorded 496 violent and 3,481 property crimes, 188 and 1,322 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Erie County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Police Department | 92,461 | 291 | 1,901 |
| State Police: Erie County | 89,281 | 92 | 971 |
| Millcreek Township Police Department, Erie County | 52,826 | 84 | 369 |
| Edinboro Police Department | 6,080 | 4 | 53 |
| Corry Police Department | 6,031 | 9 | 76 |
| North East Police Department, Erie County | 4,045 | 8 | 9 |
| Lawrence Park Township Police Department | 3,711 | 1 | 1 |
| Wesleyville Police Department | 3,114 | 3 | 92 |
| Girard Police Department | 2,929 | 4 | 9 |
| Lake City Police Department | 2,850 | 0 | 0 |
| Union City Police Department | 2,840 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Erie County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16509 | 28,595 | $1,092 | $220,500 | $68,846 | 31.3% |
| 16510 | 24,198 | $859 | $170,700 | $66,450 | 20.1% |
| 16506 | 24,070 | $1,216 | $237,300 | $81,060 | 31.5% |
| 16502 | 15,995 | $851 | $93,000 | $38,566 | 60.6% |
| 16504 | 15,931 | $1,048 | $116,400 | $56,622 | 27.8% |
| 16503 | 15,753 | $869 | $64,600 | $32,340 | 62.0% |
| 16505 | 15,270 | $881 | $211,700 | $72,938 | 29.3% |
| 16508 | 14,958 | $880 | $132,500 | $56,391 | 31.4% |
| 16428 | 12,595 | $778 | $193,300 | $78,675 | 24.0% |
| 16511 | 11,776 | $904 | $172,300 | $74,102 | 25.6% |
| 16407 | 10,525 | $800 | $134,000 | $58,606 | 24.5% |
| 16415 | 10,104 | $1,540 | $310,600 | $108,214 | 9.8% |
| 16412 | 9,612 | $882 | $246,200 | $71,590 | 33.7% |
| 16441 | 9,134 | $799 | $223,900 | $81,117 | 15.4% |
| 16417 | 8,599 | $684 | $190,300 | $88,041 | 22.4% |
| 16507 | 8,597 | $992 | $66,400 | $33,361 | 66.2% |
| 16438 | 7,421 | $744 | $146,600 | $65,000 | 23.6% |
| 16423 | 3,857 | $871 | $168,200 | $74,635 | 14.6% |
| 16401 | 3,744 | $666 | $162,600 | $70,052 | 18.1% |
| 16426 | 3,273 | $853 | $240,700 | $80,135 | 13.1% |
| 16442 | 3,050 | $1,069 | $201,400 | $73,571 | 12.0% |
| 16421 | 2,289 | $652 | $224,200 | $64,091 | 35.0% |
| 16475 | 2,194 | — | — | — | — |
| 16501 | 2,022 | $521 | — | $16,394 | 97.9% |
| 16410 | 1,931 | $1,007 | $201,800 | $83,977 | 8.4% |
| 16563 | 1,607 | — | — | — | — |
| 16411 | 1,325 | $790 | $151,700 | $66,779 | 18.5% |
| 16443 | 1,196 | $1,301 | $163,400 | $70,344 | 16.1% |
| 16444 | 1,190 | — | — | — | — |
| 16546 | 929 | — | — | — | — |
| 16427 | 204 | $640 | $121,400 | $61,250 | 18.5% |
| 16430 | 148 | — | $621,700 | — | 15.7% |
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Questions about Erie County
What is the crime rate in Erie County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Erie County recorded 188 violent and 1,322 property crimes per 100,000 residents (496 violent and 3,481 property crimes in all).
Which place in Erie County has the highest rent?
Greene Township (Erie County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,729 (±$1,216) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Erie County has the lowest rent?
Albion has the lowest median gross rent, $592 (±$132) a month.
What is the median rent in Erie County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Erie County is $904 (±$20) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erie County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erie County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Erie, PA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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