Census ACS · #187 MSA
Erie Metro Area
The Erie, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 269,544 residents. The median household income is $61,476 and the median home value is $169,500.
269,544
Population
337
People / sq mi
$61,476
Median Income
$169,500
Median Home Value
The Erie CBSA covers 799 sq mi of land at 337.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$61,476
Median Household Income
$34,285
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Erie metro's price level is 91.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 9.0% lower the US average. The local median income of $61,476 has the buying power of $67,593 in average-priced US metros.
91.0
Price Level (US = 100)
$67,593
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$61,476
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$169,500
Median Home Value
$876
Median Rent
68.3%
Homeownership
Education
92.6%
High School+
29.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
8.2%
Work From Home
19.9 min
Avg Commute
16.8%
Foreign Born
Erie spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Erie, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 269,544 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #187 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Erie metro area is $61,476, with a per capita income of $34,285.
The Erie, Pa CBSA spans the state of Pennsylvania.
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Data for the Erie, Pa CBSA (21500) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.