Erie County

PA · Pop. 19,591 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Erie County is a rural county in PA with a population of approximately 19,591.

$/Acre: $1,594

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 11.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.13%

Combined Sales Tax6.13%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$86,781

Poverty Rate23.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,594

Median Home Price$255K

Acres for Sale4948

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,776 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)263 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K790

Property Crime /100K759

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyStrong