Name: Erie, PA
Rating: 0.0

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.

Tipsy Bean
Coffee Shop

Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop

Franco's Cafe
Coffee Shop

Cafe 7-10
Coffee Shop

Rose Garden Cafe
Coffee Shop

Fresh Healthy Cafe
Coffee Shop

Ember + Forge
Coffee Shop

Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop

Coffee Culture Cafe & Eatery
Coffee Shop

Starbucks
Coffee Shop

Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop

Brew HaHa
Coffee Shop

The Juice Jar
Coffee Shop

Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop

Coffee In The Park
Coffee Shop

Starbucks
Coffee Shop

Bastion Studios
Art Gallery

The Zone Dance Club
Nightclub

Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium
Stadium

Performing Artists Collective Alliance
Theatre Arts

City Gallery
Art Gallery

Graffiti Wall
Attraction

Basement Transmissions
Theatre Arts

Erie Playhouse
Theatre Arts

D' Hopkins Denniston Gallery
Art Gallery

UPMC Park
Stadium

Erie Arts & Culture
Theatre Arts

Erie Insurance Arena
Stadium

Warner Theatre
Theatre Arts

Fred Biletnikoff Athletic Field
Stadium

Hagerty Family Events Center
Stadium

Schuster Theatre
Theatre Arts

Glass Growers Gallery
Art Gallery

ExpERIEnce Childrens Museum
Museum

Watson-Curtze Mansion
Museum

Mercyhurst Athletic Center
Stadium

McConnell Family Stadium
Stadium

Taylor Little Theatre
Theatre Arts

Firefighters Historical Museum
Museum

Erie Zoo
Zoo

Mary D'Angelo Peforming Arts Center
Theatre Arts

Europa Delicatessen
Deli

Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol

Chester's
Fast Food

Pulakos Chocolates
Sweets

Mighty Fine Donuts
Fast Food

Domino's
Fast Food

Scooters
Bar

RD Brothers Beer Store
Beverages

Wendy's
Fast Food

Taco Bell
Fast Food

Arby's
Fast Food

Polish Foresters
Bar

JJ's Pub
Bar

Plymouth Tavern
Bar

Philly on the Rocks
Bar

Whippy Dip
Sweets

Dee's Delicatessen
Fast Food

KFC
Fast Food

McDonald's
Fast Food

McCoy's Barrelhouse & Grill
Bar

Pine Avenue Beer
Beverages

Cloud 9 Wine Bar
Bar

Jekyll & Hyde's Gastropub
Bar

BIGBAR
Bar

Little Caesars
Fast Food

Totally You Fitness & Spa
Gym

Saint Joseph's Community Center
Community Centre

Erie County Community Resource Center
Community Centre

CrossFit Fitness
Gym

Bethesda Trinity Center
Community Centre

Neighborhood Partnership Center
Community Centre

Women's Care Center Education Division
Community Centre

School House Yoga Studio
Gym

Gannon Recreation & Wellness Center
Gym

Jerry McCormick Strength & Conditioning Center
Gym

CO-OP Community Center
Community Centre

Youth Leadership Institute of Erie
Community Centre

Motivate Studios
Gym

John E. Horan Community Center
Community Centre

Erie Fitness Now
Gym

Level Red Boxing
Gym

Snap Fitness
Gym

FitnessU
Gym

Planet Fitness
Gym

Fit-Lab
Gym

Jazzercise
Gym

yogaErie
Gym

Twoguns Training Systems
Gym

Planet Fitness
Gym

Crow's American Gym
Gym

City Fresh & Fast Mart
Grocery Store

Urbaniak Brothers Quality Meat
Butcher

Rippers
Grocery Store

Almadina Supermarket
Grocery Store

Himalayan Groceries
Grocery Store

Fadak International Food Market
Grocery Store

Larry's Central Market
Grocery Store

Kamana Asian Food Mart
Grocery Store

Serafin's Food Market
Grocery Store

Stanganelli's Italian Foods
Grocery Store

State Street Market
Grocery Store

UK Supermarket
Grocery Store

9th & Parade Market
Grocery Store

Lake Erie International Market
Grocery Store

International Bakery
Bakery

Tamar Market
Grocery Store

Sham Market
Grocery Store

Flagship City Public Market
Grocery Store

Ash Street Market
Grocery Store

Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe
Bakery

Orsini's Corner Market
Grocery Store

Rakan Market
Grocery Store

Tops
Grocery Store

Global Market of PA
Grocery Store

Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store

Unknown Name
Playground

Holland Street Park
Park

Witherspoon Park
Park

Saint Martin Playground
Playground

Unknown Name
Playground

Better Housing Park
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

Lake City Dwellings Park
Park

Purple Heart Memorial Park
Park

Midtown Park
Park

Fruits of Labor Park
Park

Ruby Schaaf Park
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

Griswold Park
Park

Open Door Full Gospel Playground
Playground

Rainbow Park
Park

Pfeiffer-Burleigh Playground
Playground

Baker Park
Park

Three Sisters Park
Park

Nightingale Playground
Playground

Glenwood Heights Park
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

Luther Playground
Playground

Roessler Park
Park

Saint Benedict Playground
Playground

Family Dollar
Discount Store

Heads of State
Hairdresser

Country Fair
Convenience Store

Got Skillz Variety
Clothing

Dees News
Discount Store

COLAB Shop
Clothing

Xclusive Wear
Clothing

Nickel Plate Mills
Pets

Pointe Foure Vintage Boutique
Clothing

Pinky's Boutique
Clothing

Dapper Don's Styling Lounge
Hairdresser

Grasshopper
Gift Shop

Rent-A-Center
Furniture

Carpenter Electric Supply
Electronics

Paragon Salon
Hairdresser

Dollar General
Discount Store

Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics

The Source Ave
Gift Shop

Country Fair
Convenience Store

Dollar General
Discount Store

Boss Cut's Barbershop
Hairdresser

Speed Check
Convenience Store

Family Dollar
Discount Store

Glenwood Mini Mart
Convenience Store

Keyz Bazaar
Clothing

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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Erie.

E 21st St at Holland St
Bus Stop

E 21st St
Bus Stop

W 21st St at State St
Bus Stop

E 21st St at German St
Bus Stop

E 24th St at State St
Bus Stop

E 21st St at German St
Bus Stop

E 18th St at French St
Bus Stop

W 21st St at Peach St
Bus Stop

E 18th St at Center City
Bus Stop

E 18th St at State St
Bus Stop

W 18th St at State St
Bus Stop

E 26th St at Holland St
Bus Stop

E 26th St at State St
Bus Stop

E 21st St at Parade St
Bus Stop

E 26th St at German St
Bus Stop

E 21st St at Parade St
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E 22nd St at Parade St
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E 21st St at Parade St
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W 21st St at Sassafras St
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E 23rd St at Parade St
Bus Stop

W 21st St at Sassafras St
Bus Stop

E 16th St at State St
Bus Stop

E 24th St at Parade St
Bus Stop

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Erie is 88/100 - which is 11% lower than Pennsylvania. See more Erie cost of living data

employment F

The median income in Erie is $38,655 - which is 30% lower than Pennsylvania. See more Erie employment data

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Pyramid Healthcare
Clinic

EmergyCare
Ambulance Station

Williams Dental Laboratory
Dentist

UPMC Primary Care
Clinic

Allegheny Health Nertwork
Clinic

UPMC Home Healthcare
Clinic

DaVita Dialysis
Clinic

Rite Aid
Pharmacy

Saint Vincent Hospital
Hospital

Orthopaedic Solutions of Pennsylvania
Doctor

Eastside Medical Center
Clinic

Rite Aid
Pharmacy

Stairways Dental
Dentist

Saint Vincent Surgery Center
Hospital

AHN Cancer Institute
Hospital

Pinecrest Family Practice
Clinic

MHEDS
Clinic

Internal Medicine Associates
Clinic

Reichel Dental
Dentist

Gaudenzia Erie
Doctor

Erie Fire Department
Fire Station

CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy

American Association
Dentist

Glecos & Glecos
Dentist

Rite Aid
Pharmacy

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housing A+

Erie home prices are $90,500 - which is 46% lower than Pennsylvania See more Erie housing data

schools C

The Erie graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania

Perseus House Cs Of Excellence

Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch

Luther Memorial Academy

Woodrow Wilson Ms

Jefferson El Sch

Mckinley El Sch

Central Career & Technical Sch

Lincoln El Sch

Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter Sch

Perry El Sch

Wayne Sch

East Ms

Emerson-Gridley El Sch

East Hs

Roosevelt Ms

Dr Gertrude A Barber National Institute

Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Cs

Strong Vincent Ms

Strong Vincent Hs

Erie Day School

Grover Cleveland El Sch

Joanna Connell Sch

Harding Sch

Triumphant Life Christian Academy

Edison El Sch

Perseus House Cs Of Excellence

Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy

Cathedral Preparatory School

Erie Hs

Mercyhurst Preparatory School

Dr Gertrude A Barber National Institute

Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Cs

Triumphant Life Christian Academy

Bethel Christian School

Erie Catholic Preparatory School

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Erie Area Facts

Erie has a Livability Score of 82_/100, which is considered exceptional

Erie crime rates are 63% higher than the Pennsylvania average

Cost of living in Erie is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average

Erie Reviews

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Pretty place ugly trashy nasty people...ZERO SERVICE AND AMENITIES!!!! 1 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 04, 2022) First of all lets cover services; house, car, medical,, veterinary, sales. In every aspect you will be frustrated and severely disappointed! It's amazing these people live this way. I guess it takes all kinds and now I know where all the lazy professional unskilled rude small mi ...Read More nded backward people are made! It's a great place as long as you don't interact with the wildlife ( residents ) ! If you are a sophisticated educated person of taste and class your quaily of life with most certainly be deminished if you choose to reside in this place. I suggest waiting until it's evolved beyond the level rudimentary life ! Read Less

It’s A Wonderful Summer Vacation Spot But Don’t Live Here. 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 04, 2020) Erie is a wonderful place to visit and spend your summer vacation at, there is Lake Erie, Dobbins Landing, Waldameer Amusement Park, Millcreek Mall, many great hotels and of course Presque Isle. But living here is different, you have to deal with people who blast music super loud ...Read More , people speeding on the streets, yes it’s definitely not quiet here at all. At night its hard to get sleep because there is either people fighting outside or people speeding. Also there is not a lot of safe areas at all in the City of Erie. The only safe areas are the upper West Side near Glenwood and in the Greater Kahkwa & Frontier neighborhoods. That’s really it. Downtown is just a ghost town of its past self with homeless people peeing on buildings. Oh and Downtown wreaks of urine, bike down there you’ll see yourself. I’ve also almost had my bike stolen multiple times and almost got robbed one time when I was just talking a walk minding my own business. So yes, please for the love of god don’t ever live in the city of Erie, it’s a great place to visit for a few weeks but don’t ever live here. Read Less

Lived here 9 years 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 03, 2020) I moved to Erie from Northern Virginia (DC area) about 9 years ago.
As a transplant, I’ve come to find Erie has everything I could possibly want! There’s plenty of locally owned restaurants to enjoy, museums, an amusement park, beaches, and playhouses!!!
I live in the heart ...Read More of the city and I’m close friends with my neighbors. Erie has a strong sense of pride and community. Read Less

The Worst Place To Live 1 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 08, 2020) To sum up Erie, it’s a nice place to live. Living here however is a whole different story. You can’t sleep at night without having to hear people racing outside and blasting loud rap music. Don’t even try going into the Lower East Side or Lower West Side unless you wanna ge ...Read More t shot? Fun things to do in Erie? Well there’s a few, the lake, the beaches, waldameer, and exploring abandoned houses and messing with homeless people. This city is so depressing that everybody here relies on medication. Read Less

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Drug Infested City 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 17, 2019) Everyday somebody overdoses on heroin, or prescription pills, it’s a sad and depressed town and crime doesn’t make it any better. Seriously a C? Should be an F! 4 people got shot yesterday and 2 people got stabbed today. Happens almost everyday somebody dies from getting kill ...Read More ed by somebody or a drug overdose. Read Less

Why you should move/stay away from Erie. 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 06, 2019) I’m gonna list off some pros and cons of this city.
1. We are very close to cities like Cleveland, Ohio, Buffalo, New York & Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2. We have a local amusement park here called Waldameer & Water World.
3. The Millcreek Mall (although it is pretty dead)
4. Pr ...Read More esque Isle State Park
5. Bayfront Convention Center
6. Lake Erie + Beaches
Now here’s the cons.
1. Not safe at night.
2. Drugs & Crime are sky high.
3. East side of Erie is the worst part of town, and crime is also starting to rise in the west side.
4. Many abandoned/low income housing.
5. Shootings & Stabbings Constantly
6. Weather absolutely SUCKS Read Less

It's half and half really. 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 03, 2019) Erie has many great options, like an amusement park, the lake, hotels. But, the crime here is not the best. I would say crime is really a D or an F. There is a lot of stabbings and shootings here, mostly in the lower East side of town, I never feel safe at all walking at night ei ...Read More ther. Crazy, I wish I could move. Read Less

This place is horrible 1.5 rating By ShellyLee ( Mar 18, 2016) Lived here way to long. Over 35 years. Ready to move. The humidity is horrible (over 50%) and we are called the Mistake On The Lake and Dreary Erie for a reason. The crime is horrible on the lower East side and the lower West side is getting worse. Sure the cost of living might b ...Read More e appealing but there are NO jobs here and it is a customer service based industry which does not pay a livable wage. Presque Isle usually has a half a dozen beaches closed normally due to e coli and other gross stuff in it. The sun rarely shines here. The winters are brutal and a temperature difference of 30-40 in a 24 hour period is normal. We are always on the top 5 list for the most snow accumulation. We rarely have 4 seasons anymore. It is cold cold COLD. The summer is more like a spring with a never ending cold winter. Also the poverty is horrible and we are listed as one of the top states in the US for welfare recipients. LOTS of bars and drunks. Red Necks in Fairview, Girard, Lake City, Edinboro, Albion and I could go on and on. The place just has BAD energy now and has been getting worse for years. The fact that the weather is listed as a D+ and not an F while Sedona, AZ is listed as an F is pure bs. Read Less

Pennsylvania's Coolest Vacation Hot Spot - Erie, PA 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 11, 2010) Once, I had asked my friends where they thought a great vacation spot was within the state of Pennsylvania. I usually get responses for Pittsburg or Philadelphia as the usual hotspots. After wanting to see something different that the state of Pennsylvania had to offer, I had the ...Read More pleasure of spending time in Erie during the week after Easter; where I found something new and exciting to do each day. During my visit to the city of Erie, I found much more than I could have ever expected. Located in the northwestern part of the state, on the shore of Lake Erie; the city provides entertainment and fun for everyone; in addition to a small town friendliness from its residents.

There is an indoor water park which was loads of fun, as was the zoo and botanical gardens; only to name just a few of the attractions within the city of Erie. I found there was so much to do and so many attractions to see that I did not have the time to fit everything in during my stay. A drawback to my trip was that things were a bit pricier than I had expected for a city of its size, although given that the cost for the outstanding degree of entertainment, shopping, lodging and restaurants which I found in Erie (in comparison) other Pennsylvania cities are a great deal more expensive. In a financial aspect, I felt it was one vacation spot well worth the price.

I am looking forward to visiting Erie once again, however, this time it will be with my family during this summer. I am planning to stay for two weeks so we may take in everything the city has to offer. Another disadvantage I've found is that because of its location, the area is sometimes pummeled with lake effect snows during the winter season. Unless you are a resident of the area or have the tenacity to brave the icy elements, I suggest traveling at some point in the spring through fall because of the comfortable temperatures of spring and summer plus (if driving) the glorious autumn foliage. In my opinion, the city and everything it has to offer is well worth the trip. Read Less

Erie, PA

Erie is one of the five largest cities in the State of Pennsylvania, and as you have most likely guessed, it is located on the shores of Lake Erie. With over 95,000 residents, the city has played an important role in the economic development and history of the region. Waldameer Park and Water World is one of the top attractions in the area that has a fun collection of slides, roller coasters, and more to entertain you and your family on beautiful summer days. While Erie's population has been shrinking in recent years due to the loss of manufacturing jobs, the area still has some amazing things to do. The outflow of people has also resulted in some incredible home prices for those who are looking to buy a home in the area.

The Erie Zoo is another must see attraction in the city that has a giraffe exhibit that you would not expect to find in a city this size. Water plays an important role in the life of the city and its residents, and the Erie Maritime Museum will help master mariners and sea lovers learn about the area's nautical history. It is worth a full day to explore due to the number of exhibits and articles that it has on display. The Flagship Niagara is a fun site to see when it is out sailing on the open waters of Lake Erie.

Getting around Erie is easy since traffic is rarely ever a problem. In those rare instances where an accident backs up a particular street, you can almost always find an alternate route to get around the delay. The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority operates a fleet of over 75 busses that serve over 30 routes on a regular basis. The service is fast, reliable, and very popular with local residents.

Downtown Erie and Little Italy are two areas of town that consistently get high marks and recommendations from local residents. These areas are good for both first time homebuyers and those who are established with a career and kids. While Erie's public school system may not be the greatest in all of Pennsylvania, it does have teachers who care about their students' well-being.

Erie Insurance, the Plastek Group, and Gannon University are a few of the highly-regarded employers in Erie. If you are fortunate enough to work for one of these companies, you understand what sets them apart. Erie has a good selection of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Mi Scuzi, Casablanca Grill, and Lawrence Park Dinor are just three of the many options that are available and highly recommended. If you love getting out on the water for adventure, Erie is your place to live.

Livability Score

amenities A+

commute A+

cost of living A+

crime F

employment F

health A+

housing A+

schools C

ratings F

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A+ Amenities

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