The Town FilesErie, Colorado
Town in Weld County · population 30,038 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $736,500
- Household income
- $173,349
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 37.6
Erie is a town of 30,038 people in Weld County, Colorado. The median home is worth $736,500, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks better for families than 93% of Colorado towns, more upscale than 93% of Colorado towns, better transit than 72% of Colorado towns.
How Erie ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Erie is worth $736,500, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $173,349, which is more affordable than 76% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $2,805 a month. 87.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Erie | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $736,500 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $2,805 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $173,349 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 87.6% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Erie
| People | Erie | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.9% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69.6% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.7% | — |
| Work from home | 34.3% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 92.9% |
Weather in Erie
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 14.4°F. About 15.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 65.0 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 178 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Erie since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 7, 2021 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 7, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 226 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 18, 2018.
Severe weather in Weld County since 1996
Weld County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 12, 2013 | Flood | EM-3365: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 26, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1762: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Weld County
Weld County had 118,827 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,380 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Erie itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Erie
9 public schools with 7,200 students, about 19.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | 9-12 | 1,759 | 23.5 |
| Soaring Heights PK-8 | PK-8 | 1,254 | 17.4 |
| Meadowlark School | PK-8 | 754 | 18.9 |
| Erie Middle School | 6-8 | 742 | 20.6 |
| Black Rock Elementary | PK-5 | 614 | 19.2 |
| Red Hawk Elementary | PK-5 | 605 | 18.9 |
| Aspen Ridge Preparatory School (charter) | K-8 | 548 | 14.4 |
| Highlands Elementary School | PK-5 | 474 | 17.6 |
| Erie Elementary School | PK-5 | 450 | 16.7 |
Towns near Erie
- Lafayette, CO4.5 mi · 30,411 people · home $686,500
- Dacono, CO5.1 mi · 6,297 people · home $482,800
- Frederick, CO5.7 mi · 14,513 people · home $568,300
- Broomfield, CO6.0 mi · 74,112 people · home $664,500
- Gunbarrel, CO7.2 mi · 9,554 people · home $821,000
- Louisville, CO7.4 mi · 21,226 people · home $883,900
- Niwot, CO7.5 mi · 4,306 people · home $995,700
- Firestone, CO9.3 mi · 16,381 people · home $560,100
Erie questions
Is Erie, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Erie scores better for retirees than 36% of Colorado towns and quieter than 29%. 9.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Erie?
The median owner-occupied home in Erie is valued at $736,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $173,349, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $2,805 a month.
What is the weather like in Erie?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 14.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.2 inches of precipitation a year and 65.0 inches of snow.
Does Erie get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Erie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 7, 2021. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)