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Erie, PA — ZIP 16501

Population: 2,022 (Census ACS)

Typical rent runs $795/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$209,500
Active listings
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$795/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$753/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$851/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,091/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,564/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.7 : 1
Schools include
Perseus House CS of Excellence

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Mill Creek Dump (3.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 in
Annual snowfall
111.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
280
Days with Moderate air quality
84
Highest AQI recorded (year)
149

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
WESTFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, WESTFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
55
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
53.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
1.3%
Households with broadband internet
52.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
105,213
Average weekly wage
$1,054
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
243

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is typical rent in ZIP 16501?
Typical rent: $795/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 16501?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 16501?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 16501?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 16501?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Mill Creek Dump, 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 16501?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 16501?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 16501?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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