Penn State Erie (Behrend) 55 Below average
Penn State Erie (Behrend) Livability #1,636 ranked city in Pennsylvania#22,856 ranked city in the USARanks better than 21% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Penn State Erie (Behrend)

PROS
  • Commute

    An elevated score in the commute category points to excellent public transit accessibility and shorter-than-average work commute times in this area.

  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area registers a lower than average score, indicating concerns with housing affordability, appreciation rates and home values falling below average.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes collected feedback from local residents in the area through surveys and polls, and the results did not show a favorable view of things like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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      Penn State Erie (Behrend) transportation information

      Statistic Penn State Erie (Behrend) Pennsylvania National
      Average one way commute12min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work32.3%76.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.4%8.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.6%5.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk45.7%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home13.2%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).