Primary sources for Erie, CO
- Census Bureau profile of Erie, CO, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Erie, CO, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Erie, CO, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Erie, CO
Electricity rates in Erie, Colorado
Erie, CO ranks 1 of 32 Colorado cities for the newest homes (median year built 2007). Erie, Colorado has 31,927 residents in 11,101 households; 16.8% heat with electricity.
Erie on the map
Weld County, with Erie marked
Housing and heating in Erie
Erie, CO: 707 of 11,277 homes were built before 1980 and 8,771 in 2000 or later. Erie, CO has 9,770 detached houses, 402 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 143 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Erie, CO
% of homes by decade built, Erie, CO
- 1pre-40
- 040s
- 150s
- 160s
- 370s
- 280s
- 1490s
- 3800s
- 3210s
- 720+
Heating fuel in Erie, CO
| Erie, CO | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, CO, median year built | 2007 | 2000 | +7 years | 1 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, built before 1980 | 6.3% | 30.8% | -24.5 points | 30 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, built 2000 or later | 77.8% | 49.4% | +28.3 points | 1 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, detached houses | 86.6% | 73.1% | +13.5 points | 2 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 3.6% | 10.9% | -7.3 points | 30 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, mobile homes | 1.3% | 6.6% | -5.3 points | 18 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, renter households | 12.1% | 24.5% | -12.3 points | 32 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, median home value | $685,900 | $444,500 | +$241,400 | 2 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, median gross rent a month | $2,775 | $1,469 | +$1,306 | 1 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, people per household | 2.87 | 2.79 | +0.08 | 3 of 32 |
Facts about Erie
- Residents of Erie, CO, ACS 2023
- 31,92731 of 32 Colorado cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Erie, CO
- $163,6441 of 32 of those cities
- Households in Erie, CO
- 11,1012.88 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Erie, CO
- 87.9%9,755 owners and 1,346 renter households
- Housing units in Erie, CO
- 11,277176 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Erie, CO
- 16.8%1,867 of 11,101 homes
- Land area of Erie, CO
- 20.7 sq mi1,539.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Erie, CO
- 0.6% to 0.8%at 674 kWh a month over the $163,644 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Erie, CO
- 37NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 115.9 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Erie, CO
- 2007707 of 11,277 homes (6.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Erie, CO
- $685,900$2,775 gross rent a month, 4.85% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Erie
Erie, CO: 11,101 households at $1,036 a year per home for electricity (Weld County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $11.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,986 a year per household.
| Group in Erie, CO | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Erie, CO median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, CO, all households | 11,101 | $1,036 | $11.5 million | 0.63% |
| Erie, CO, homeowners | 9,755 | $1,167 | $11.4 million | 0.71% |
| Erie, CO, renters | 1,346 | $641 | $863,000 | 0.39% |
Who lives in Erie: income, cars, homes
In Erie, CO, 616 of 11,101 households earn under $35,000, 1,412 $35,000-$75,000, 2,932 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,141 $150,000 or more. In Erie, CO, 129 households own no vehicle and 8,980 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 963 residents of Erie, CO live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.6. Of 16,912 workers in Erie, CO, 5,036 work from home, 10,273 drive alone, 252 ride transit and 147 walk. Erie, CO homes: 9,727 have 3+ bedrooms, 23 none or one, median 7.4 rooms. In Erie, CO, 570 of 1,202 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,774 households moved in since 2018 and 688 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly.
Household income in Erie, CO
| Erie, CO | Value | Rank in Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Erie, CO, households under $35,000 | 5.5% | 32 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, households $150,000 or more | 55.3% | 1 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, residents below poverty | 3.0% | 31 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, median age | 37.6 | 17 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 86.3% | 3 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, households without a vehicle | 1.2% | 32 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, households with 2+ vehicles | 80.9% | 1 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, workers at home | 29.8% | 2 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, cost-burdened renters | 47.4% | 26 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, moved in since 2018 | 43.0% | 10 of 32 |
| Erie, CO, moved in before 2000 | 6.2% | 30 of 32 |
Outage risk around Erie
Erie, CO, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 34 wind and 3 tornado, 115.9 per 100,000 residents of 31,927. Top gust near Erie, CO: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Erie, CO: $532K.
Reports within 15 miles of Erie, CO
wind and tornado reports, Erie, CO
- 2'15
- 0'16
- 2'17
- 5'18
- 2'19
- 17'20
- 1'21
- 0'22
- 1'23
- 4'24
- 3'25
| Erie, CO | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, CO, 2015 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Erie, CO, 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Erie, CO, 2018 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Erie, CO, 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Erie, CO, 2020 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Erie, CO, 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Erie, CO, 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Erie, CO, 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Erie, CO, 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Who supplies Erie
Weld County lists 7 utilities for Erie, CO (31,927 residents): homes pay 12.21 to 15.75 cents per kWh, about $82 to $106 a month at 674 kWh, 0.6% to 0.8% of the $163,644 Erie median income. Weld County page.
Analyst note on Erie
Household income in Erie, CO is $163,644; 9,755 of its 11,101 households own. 1,867 of the 11,101 occupied homes in Erie, CO heat with electricity. Erie, CO counts 31,927 residents in 11,101 households, on 20.7 square miles.
Erie, CO has 11,277 housing units, 176 of them vacant or seasonal. Erie, CO ranks 1 of 32 Colorado cities for the highest median rent ($2,775 a month). Erie, CO ranks 1 of 32 Colorado cities for the lowest share of renters (12%).
Erie, CO ranks 1 of 32 Colorado cities for median household income ($163,644).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Erie
Compare Erie with nearby cities
| City near Erie, CO | Distance from Erie | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, CO (this page) | 0 mi | 31,927 | $163,644 | 2007 | $685,900 | 37 | 29.8% |
| Lafayette, CO | 4.5 mi southwest | 30,471 (-1,456) | $110,431 (-$53,213) | 1993 (-14 yr) | $647,600 (-$38,300) | 35 (-2) | 27.7% (-2.1 pts) |
| Broomfield, CO | 6.0 mi south | 75,110 (+43,183) | $121,025 (-$42,619) | 2001 (-6 yr) | $631,600 (-$54,300) | 51 (+14) | 26.9% (-2.9 pts) |
| Northglenn, CO | 9.4 mi south | 37,953 (+6,026) | $79,530 (-$84,114) | 1974 (-33 yr) | $440,900 (-$245,000) | 65 (+28) | 11.6% (-18.2 pts) |
| Longmont, CO | 9.6 mi north | 98,958 (+67,031) | $89,724 (-$73,920) | 1990 (-17 yr) | $541,400 (-$144,500) | 25 (-12) | 19.4% (-10.4 pts) |
| Thornton, CO | 9.7 mi southeast | 142,878 (+110,951) | $100,985 (-$62,659) | 1996 (-11 yr) | $482,200 (-$203,700) | 76 (+39) | 13.8% (-16.0 pts) |
ZIP codes in Erie
| ZIP area touching Erie, CO | Share of the ZIP's land inside Erie | Share of Erie's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 80516 (Erie, CO) | 45.6% | 93.4% |
| 80026 (Erie, CO) | 5.6% | 6.4% |
Census 2020 ZCTA to place land-area overlap. Look up any ZIP.
Colorado: home prices since 2001, planned plants.
Questions on Erie
Erie: what is the electricity rate?
Erie, CO has no price of its own; its 31,927 residents are served by one of 7 utilities, and a 674 kWh month costs $82 to $106.
Erie: how does it rank among Colorado cities?
Erie, CO: rank 31 of 32 by its 31,927 residents, rank 1 of 32 by $163,644 median income.
Erie: how many homes heat with electricity?
Erie, CO: 1,867 of 11,101 occupied homes, 16.8%; Weld County 17.1%.
Erie: how much income goes to electricity?
At 674 kWh a month, 0.6% to 0.8% of the $163,644 median income in Erie, CO.
Erie: damaging storms reported nearby?
37 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Erie, CO, 2015 to 2025, 115.9 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Erie?
Erie, CO: median home built 2007; 707 of 11,277 homes (6.3%) predate 1980, 9,770 are detached and 402 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Erie, CO earn under $35,000?
616 of 11,101, against 6,141 at $150,000 or more.
How many Erie, CO households have no car?
129 households; 8,980 have two or more.
How many residents of Erie, CO live below the poverty line?
963 residents.