How long do people stay in their homes in Waterford Township, PA?
12.2% (±6.0 points) of households in Waterford Township, PA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.0% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 12.2% (±6.0 points)
- Since before 2000
- 37.0%
When households in Waterford Township moved in
| Moved in | Waterford Township | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 1.4% (±2.1 points) | 4.0% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 10.8% (±5.6 points) | 17.3% | 16.5% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 32.0% (±11.4 points) | 35.2% | 36.1% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 18.7% (±9.5 points) | 17.9% | 17.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 20.4% (±13.0 points) | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 16.6% (±7.4 points) | 14.4% | 14.9% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Waterford Township, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is lower than in Erie County (21.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (20.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Waterford Township
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Township | — | 12.2% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Waterford | 0.9 mi | 31.1% (±8.9 points) | Higher |
| LeBoeuf Township | 5.6 mi | 4.4% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Mill Village | 5.6 mi | 15.1% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greene Township (Erie County) | 6.8 mi | 14.3% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Township (Erie County) | 6.8 mi | 25.1% (±6.9 points) | Higher |
| Amity Township (Erie County) | 7.7 mi | 7.5% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| McKean Township | 7.9 mi | 12.7% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Erie County) | 8.2 mi | 14.3% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: LeBoeuf Township, PA (4.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waterford, PA (31.1%), Summit Township (Erie County), PA (25.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 (tie) | Lake City | 15.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Concord Township (Erie County) | 15.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 20 | North East | 14.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Greene Township (Erie County) | 14.3% (±4.1 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Washington Township (Erie County) | 14.3% (±8.1 points) |
| 23 | McKean Township | 12.7% (±5.7 points) |
| 24 | Waterford Township | 12.2% (±6.0 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Springfield Township (Erie County) | 11.2% (±5.4 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Union Township (Erie County) | 11.2% (±6.4 points) |
| 27 | Harborcreek Township | 10.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Platea | 9.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 28 (tie) | North East Township | 9.3% (±3.4 points) |
| 30 | Elgin | 8.2% (±7.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Erie County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Waterford Township
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Waterford Township, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Waterford Township beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Waterford Township, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Waterford Township
How often do people move in Waterford Township?
12.2% of households in Waterford Township, PA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Waterford Township have?
37.0% of households in Waterford Township have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Waterford township, Erie County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:81472, in state:42 county:049).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Waterford Township at a glance
- Median rent in Waterford Township
- Income and affordability in Waterford Township
- Home values in Waterford Township
- Homeowner costs in Waterford Township
- Property taxes in Waterford Township
- Types of homes in Waterford Township
- Age of homes in Waterford Township
- Heating fuel in Waterford Township
- Commute and cars in Waterford Township
- Population growth in Waterford Township
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Erie County
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania