The Town FilesErie County, Pennsylvania
269,052 people. The median home is worth $177,000 (typical Pennsylvania town: $214,250) and the median household earns $63,354.
Towns in Erie County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | 94,831 | $115,200 | $46,113 | 34.8 |
| Millcreek | 54,073 | $230,600 | $76,390 | 43.9 |
| Harborcreek | 16,635 | $237,000 | $87,329 | 43.0 |
| Fairview | 11,138 | $295,200 | $112,306 | 43.0 |
| Northwest Harborcreek | 8,772 | $225,800 | $93,617 | 46.4 |
| Summit | 7,342 | $245,000 | $73,553 | 50.3 |
| North East | 6,529 | $211,300 | $80,198 | 42.1 |
| Corry | 6,210 | $96,800 | $48,618 | 35.8 |
| Edinboro | 4,964 | $222,700 | $48,173 | 23.4 |
| Girard | 4,869 | $204,600 | $95,461 | 47.2 |
| Greene | 4,478 | $227,700 | $85,750 | 44.8 |
| McKean | 4,437 | $241,600 | $83,736 | 44.2 |
| Washington | 4,393 | $284,600 | $94,116 | 40.9 |
| Conneaut | 4,191 | $170,500 | $71,042 | 48.3 |
| North East | 4,106 | $167,000 | $68,828 | 43.6 |
| Waterford | 3,915 | $198,000 | $77,286 | 44.5 |
| Lawrence Park | 3,820 | $138,800 | $74,548 | 39.9 |
| Wesleyville | 3,222 | $108,600 | $48,952 | 41.1 |
| Springfield | 3,076 | $151,100 | $76,296 | 46.0 |
| Girard | 2,993 | $160,500 | $71,165 | 45.3 |
| Lake City | 2,935 | $165,600 | $75,048 | 34.5 |
| Union City | 2,927 | $88,100 | $44,004 | 46.6 |
| Fairview | 2,850 | $209,600 | $86,645 | 38.8 |
People and housing
| Erie County | Typical Pennsylvania town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,000 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $904 | $996 |
| Median household income | $63,354 | $75,278 |
| Median age | 40.2 | 44.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
119,552 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,524 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,071 storm events in Erie County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Erie County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
| September 19, 2004 | Hurricane | DR-1557: Tropical Depression Ivan |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).