Primary sources for Erie, PA
- Census Bureau profile of Erie, PA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Erie, PA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Erie, PA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Erie, PA
Electricity rates in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA ranks 1 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the lowest share of electric heating (11%). Erie, Pennsylvania has 94,156 residents in 39,419 households; 10.6% heat with electricity.
Households in Erie, PA can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Erie on the map
Erie County, with Erie marked
Who supplies Erie
Erie County lists 2 utilities for Erie, PA, a city of 94,156: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Erie County page.
Cost of living with electricity in Erie
Erie, PA: 39,419 households at $1,221 a year per home for electricity (Erie County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $48.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,250 a year per household.
| Group in Erie, PA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Erie, PA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA, all households | 39,419 | $1,221 | $48.1 million | 2.81% |
| Erie, PA, homeowners | 20,906 | $1,417 | $29.6 million | 3.27% |
| Erie, PA, renters | 18,513 | $805 | $14.9 million | 1.85% |
Facts about Erie
- Residents of Erie, PA, ACS 2023
- 94,1565 of 18 Pennsylvania cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Erie, PA
- $43,39717 of 18 of those cities
- Households in Erie, PA
- 39,4192.39 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Erie, PA
- 53.0%20,906 owners and 18,513 renter households
- Housing units in Erie, PA
- 43,3773,958 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Erie, PA
- 10.6%4,185 of 39,419 homes
- Land area of Erie, PA
- 19.1 sq mi4,921.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Erie, PA
- 4.0%at 817 kWh a month over the $43,397 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Erie, PA
- 67NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 71.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Erie, PA
- 195038,282 of 43,377 homes (88.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Erie, PA
- $108,200$836 gross rent a month, 9.27% of value a year
Housing and heating in Erie
Erie, PA: 38,282 of 43,377 homes were built before 1980 and 1,413 in 2000 or later. Erie, PA has 25,547 detached houses, 6,108 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 315 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Erie, PA
% of homes by decade built, Erie, PA
- 39pre-40
- 1240s
- 1750s
- 1060s
- 1170s
- 580s
- 390s
- 200s
- 110s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Erie, PA
| Erie, PA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA, median year built | 1950 | 1963 | -13 years | 7 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, built before 1980 | 88.3% | 71.2% | +17.1 points | 5 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, built 2000 or later | 3.3% | 11.7% | -8.4 points | 15 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, detached houses | 58.9% | 68.0% | -9.1 points | 4 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 14.1% | 10.8% | +3.3 points | 16 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, mobile homes | 0.7% | 4.9% | -4.2 points | 3 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, renter households | 47.0% | 31.7% | +15.3 points | 14 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, median home value | $108,200 | $169,500 | -$61,300 | 15 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, median gross rent a month | $836 | $876 | -$40 | 17 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, people per household | 2.24 | 2.33 | -0.09 | 15 of 18 |
Who lives in Erie: income, cars, homes
In Erie, PA, 16,206 of 39,419 households earn under $35,000, 12,384 $35,000-$75,000, 8,591 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,238 $150,000 or more. Of 40,414 workers in Erie, PA, 2,794 work from home, 28,452 drive alone, 1,072 ride transit and 2,105 walk. 21,733 residents of Erie, PA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.9. In Erie, PA, 9,647 of 17,253 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 13,774 households moved in since 2018 and 9,333 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Erie, PA, 7,028 households own no vehicle and 14,734 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Erie, PA homes: 24,238 have 3+ bedrooms, 6,572 none or one, median 5.7 rooms.
Household income in Erie, PA
| Erie, PA | Value | Rank in Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA, households under $35,000 | 41.1% | 2 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, households $150,000 or more | 5.7% | 16 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, residents below poverty | 24.6% | 5 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, median age | 34.9 | 9 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 55.9% | 11 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, households without a vehicle | 17.8% | 9 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, households with 2+ vehicles | 37.4% | 11 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, workers at home | 6.9% | 16 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, cost-burdened renters | 55.9% | 7 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, moved in since 2018 | 34.9% | 10 of 18 |
| Erie, PA, moved in before 2000 | 23.7% | 5 of 18 |
Outage risk around Erie
Erie, PA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 65 wind and 2 tornado, 71.2 per 100,000 residents of 94,156. Top gust near Erie, PA: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Erie, PA: $1.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Erie, PA
wind and tornado reports, Erie, PA
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- 2'25
| Erie, PA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA, 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Erie, PA, 2016 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Erie, PA, 2017 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Erie, PA, 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Erie, PA, 2019 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Erie, PA, 2020 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Erie, PA, 2021 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Erie, PA, 2022 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Erie, PA, 2023 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Erie, PA, 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Erie, PA, 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Analyst note on Erie
Household income in Erie, PA is $43,397; 20,906 of its 39,419 households own. Erie, PA counts 94,156 residents in 39,419 households, on 19.1 square miles. 4,185 of the 39,419 occupied homes in Erie, PA heat with electricity.
Erie, PA has 43,377 housing units, 3,958 of them vacant or seasonal. Erie, PA ranks 2 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the lowest median rent ($836 a month). Erie, PA ranks 2 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the lowest median household income ($43,397).
Erie, PA ranks 2 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for households earning under $35,000 (41.1%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Erie
Compare Erie with nearby cities
| City near Erie, PA | Distance from Erie | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA (this page) | 0 mi | 94,156 | $43,397 | 1950 | $108,200 | 67 | 6.9% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 116.0 mi south | 303,620 (+209,464) | $64,137 (+$20,740) | 1942 (-8 yr) | $193,200 (+$85,000) | 686 (+619) | 20.4% (+13.5 pts) |
| Bethel Park, PA | 123.9 mi south | 33,070 (-61,086) | $104,129 (+$60,732) | 1964 (+14 yr) | $258,700 (+$150,500) | 585 (+518) | 23.7% (+16.8 pts) |
| Altoona, PA | 141.0 mi southeast | 43,508 (-50,648) | $50,171 (+$6,774) | 1944 (-6 yr) | $113,600 (+$5,400) | 115 (+48) | 5.8% (-1.2 pts) |
| State College, PA | 146.8 mi southeast | 40,669 (-53,487) | $47,132 (+$3,735) | 1972 (+22 yr) | $414,400 (+$306,200) | 180 (+113) | 13.8% (+6.9 pts) |
| Harrisburg, PA | 208.9 mi southeast | 50,092 (-44,064) | $47,783 (+$4,386) | 1947 (-3 yr) | $121,000 (+$12,800) | 202 (+135) | 13.8% (+6.9 pts) |
ZIP codes in Erie
| ZIP area touching Erie, PA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Erie | Share of Erie's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 16508 (Erie, PA) | 99.5% | 14.6% |
| 16510 (Erie, PA) | 8.4% | 14.4% |
| 16502 (Erie, PA) | 100.0% | 13.0% |
| 16503 (Erie, PA) | 100.0% | 12.7% |
| 16504 (Erie, PA) | 85.4% | 12.3% |
| 16507 (Erie, PA) | 100.0% | 10.9% |
| 16505 (Erie, PA) | 11.3% | 6.9% |
| 16509 (Erie, PA) | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| 16511 (Erie, PA) | 13.1% | 5.1% |
| 16501 (Erie, PA) | 100.0% | 3.7% |
| 16546 (Erie, PA) | 100.0% | 0.5% |
| 16550 (Erie, PA) | 100.0% | 0.1% |
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Questions on Erie
Erie: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Erie, PA: Pennsylvania households pick a supplier and plan, and Erie County lists 2 utilities.
Erie: how does it rank among Pennsylvania cities?
Erie, PA: rank 5 of 18 by its 94,156 residents, rank 17 of 18 by $43,397 median income.
Erie: how many homes heat with electricity?
Erie, PA: 4,185 of 39,419 occupied homes, 10.6%; Erie County 10.9%.
Erie: how much income goes to electricity?
At 817 kWh a month, 4.0% of the $43,397 median income in Erie, PA.
Erie: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Pennsylvania yes; municipal and co-op areas around Erie, PA may be closed.
Erie: damaging storms reported nearby?
67 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Erie, PA, 2015 to 2025, 71.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Erie?
Erie, PA: median home built 1950; 38,282 of 43,377 homes (88.3%) predate 1980, 25,547 are detached and 6,108 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Erie, PA earn under $35,000?
16,206 of 39,419, against 2,238 at $150,000 or more.
How many people in Erie, PA work from home?
2,794 of 40,414 workers.
How many residents of Erie, PA live below the poverty line?
21,733 residents.