Erie County, NY

Living in Erie County

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 45
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 50
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 15
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Colleges 59
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Schools 60
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Residents

919k Population -1.8k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
34% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black13%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate28%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$153k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$700 Median Monthly Rent +$180 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas88%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Erie County

United States45
New York39

Property Crime in Erie County

United States48
New York28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 3 28
Feb 24 2 18
Mar 32 3 15
Apr 44 3 4
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 39 4 9
Dec 28 4 25

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Erie County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Erie County, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Erie County, NY

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Immaculata Academy
2 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Erie County, NY

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Hilbert College
2 miles, W
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Villa Maria College
11 miles, N
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D'Youville College
12 miles, NW
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Canisius College
12 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Erie County, NY

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Kaleida Health
11 miles, NW
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Brylin Hosp
12 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Erie County, NY

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