Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 269,544 ↓ 0.5% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $61,476 18% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $169,500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| Median Age | 40.1 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 8.3% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 92 transactions |
| Active Listings | 144 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 285 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $9,731 |
| Recent Sales | 67 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 203 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 15.90 acres |
| Active Listings | 81 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 1.41 | $240,000 | $170,576 | 11935 Seitzinger Rd | North East |
| Mar 2026New | 10.38 | $30,000 | $2,890 | Townline Fox Rd | Wattsburg |
| Mar 2026New | 2.50 | $165,000 | $66,000 | 6419 Sterrettania Rd | Fairview |
| Feb 2026 | 6.00 | $75,000 | $12,500 | 7269 Sterrettania Rd | Fairview |
| Feb 2026 | 1.85 | $212,750 | $115,000 | Wattsburg Rd | Erie |
| Feb 2026 | 1.73 | $249,900 | $144,870 | Ymca Dr | Edinboro |
| Feb 2026 | 1.26 | $350,000 | $277,778 | 110 Edgewater Dr | North East |
| Jan 2026 | 132.00 | $710,000 | $5,379 | 3658 Brown Rd | Waterford |
| Jan 2026 | 6.37 | $70,000 | $10,989 | 0 Country Club Rd #&-8 | Corry |
| Jan 2026 | 2.80 | $20,000 | $7,143 | 0 Route 19 | Waterford |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 2.66 | $38,000 | $14,286 | 14244 Ridge Rd | West Springfield |
| Dec 2025 | 41.62 | $210,000 | $5,046 | 9731 Silverthorn Rd | Mc Kean |
| Dec 2025 | 3.06 | $300,000 | $98,168 | 500 E 35th St | Erie |
| Dec 2025 | 1.72 | $33,000 | $19,197 | 2 West Ave | Albion |
| Dec 2025 | 11.78 | $115,000 | $9,762 | 9351 Peach St | Waterford |
| Dec 2025 | 10.00 | $92,000 | $9,200 | S Hill Rd | Mc Kean |
| Dec 2025 | 7.80 | $60,000 | $7,692 | Old State Rd #86 | Edinboro |
| Dec 2025 | 1.89 | $378,700 | $200,370 | 5552 W Ridge Rd | Erie |
| Nov 2025 | 32.20 | $88,000 | $2,733 | 0 Route 6n St | Albion |
| Nov 2025 | 8.24 | $100,000 | $12,137 | 7415 Schultz Rd | Erie |
| Nov 2025 | 4.41 | $17,000 | $3,855 | 8144 Avonia Rd | Fairview |
| Nov 2025 | 14.30 | $169,000 | $11,818 | 4173 Depot St | Erie |
| Nov 2025 | 10.18 | $90,900 | $8,929 | 10135 Route 98 | Edinboro |
| Oct 2025 | 16.49 | $83,000 | $5,033 | Sterrettania Rd | Girard |
| Oct 2025 | 28.14 | $190,000 | $6,753 | 0 Greenlee Rd | Waterford |
| Oct 2025 | 11.00 | $39,900 | $3,627 | Oliver Rd | Waterford |
| Sep 2025 | 3.95 | $84,000 | $21,266 | 6351 Rick Rd | Mc Kean |
| Sep 2025 | 2.30 | $59,000 | $25,652 | 14227 Route 19 | Cambridge Springs |
| Sep 2025 | 4.24 | $45,000 | $10,613 | Route 20 | Girard |
| Sep 2025 | 4.24 | $45,000 | $10,613 | Route 20 Rte | Girard |
| Sep 2025 | 14.67 | $84,900 | $5,787 | 6099 Tubbs Rd | Girard |
| Sep 2025 | 10.00 | $53,000 | $5,300 | Franklin Rd | Fairview |
| Sep 2025 | 1.08 | $53,000 | $49,151 | 0 Franklin Rd | Girard |
| Aug 2025 | 1.21 | $22,000 | $18,212 | 0 Kerr Rd | North East |
| Aug 2025 | 20.00 | $65,000 | $3,250 | 0 S Akerley Rd | Albion |
| Aug 2025 | 6.68 | $65,000 | $9,731 | 0 Old Waterford Lake Pleasannt Rd | Erie |
| Jul 2025 | 28.51 | $145,000 | $5,087 | Lee Rd | Wattsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 2.54 | $15,000 | $5,906 | 8601 Old Waterford Rd | Erie |
| Jun 2025 | 25.00 | $249,000 | $9,960 | 8632 Skinner Rd | McKean |
| Jun 2025 | 1.48 | $6,000 | $4,054 | 0 Liberty St #A | Corry |
| Jun 2025 | 2.02 | $54,900 | $27,178 | Deer Run Trl | Erie |
| Jun 2025 | 27.00 | $175,000 | $6,481 | 9057 Kuhl Rd | Erie |
| Jun 2025 | 27.21 | $175,000 | $6,431 | Kuhl Rd | Erie |
| Jun 2025 | 9.74 | $24,950 | $2,563 | 12561 Old Albion Rd | Albion |
| Jun 2025 | 5.00 | $145,000 | $29,000 | 5245 Grubb Rd | Erie |
| Jun 2025 | 43.00 | $389,900 | $9,067 | 14265 Hare Rd | Waterford |
| May 2025 | 10.03 | $45,000 | $4,488 | LOT 2 Biscoff Rd | Albion |
| May 2025 | 2.29 | $58,000 | $25,350 | 6637 Filley Rd | Erie |
| May 2025 | 10.00 | $69,000 | $6,900 | 0 Hare Rd | Waterford |
| May 2025 | 1.61 | $56,000 | $34,848 | Phyllis Dr | Erie |
| May 2025 | 1.52 | $34,900 | $23,006 | 8860 Perry Hwy | Erie |
| Apr 2025 | 13.01 | $56,750 | $4,363 | 0 Half Moon Rd | Wattsburg |
| Apr 2025 | 5.48 | $145,000 | $26,460 | 0 E Main Rd | North East |
| Apr 2025 | 10.03 | $45,000 | $4,487 | 0 Biscoff Rd | Albion |
| Apr 2025 | 12.64 | $65,000 | $5,142 | 0 Route 98 Hwy | Edinboro |
| Apr 2025 | 9.72 | $39,900 | $4,107 | 0 Old Albion Rd | Albion |
| Apr 2025 | 118.67 | $349,900 | $2,949 | 12903 Biscoff Rd | Albion |
| Apr 2025 | 143.00 | $450,000 | $3,147 | 0 Brown Rd | Waterford |
| Apr 2025 | 11.01 | $115,000 | $10,445 | 0 Hershey Rd | Erie |
| Apr 2025 | 1.12 | $50,000 | $44,484 | 7151 Geneva Marie Ln | Girard |
| Mar 2025 | 4.85 | $50,000 | $10,309 | Kuhl Rd | Erie |
| Mar 2025 | 14.00 | $30,000 | $2,143 | Skinner Rd | Mc Kean |
| Mar 2025 | 1.18 | $26,000 | $22,034 | 360 Merle Ave | Erie |
| Mar 2025 | 76.42 | $440,000 | $5,758 | 5575 Wattsburg Rd | Erie |
| Mar 2025 | 2.70 | $5,750 | $2,130 | 0 Interstate Highway 79 Trl #77 | Edinboro |
| Mar 2025 | 2.86 | $75,000 | $26,251 | 0 Arbuckle Rd | Erie |
| Mar 2025 | 1.75 | $33,000 | $18,857 | 12076 W Lake Rd | East Springfield |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $25,000 |
| Recent Sales | 25 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 94 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.43 acres |
| Active Listings | 63 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.91 | $25,000 | LOT 702 Kosiorek Dr | Erie |
| Mar 2026New | 0.91 | $25,000 | LOT 701 Kosiorek Dr | Erie |
| Feb 2026 | 0.09 | $1,600 | 1302 Parade St | Erie |
| Feb 2026 | 0.15 | $250 | 2406 Downing Ave | Erie |
| Feb 2026 | 0.50 | $48,000 | Schlindwein Dr | Erie |
| Feb 2026 | 0.82 | $35,000 | 6121 Buffalo Rd | Harborcreek |
| Jan 2026 | 0.19 | $50,000 | 117 E 12th St | Erie |
| Jan 2026 | 0.08 | $500 | 1240 E 21st St | Erie |
| Jan 2026 | 0.44 | $23,000 | 2737 Lake St | Lake City |
| Jan 2026 | 0.27 | $52,210 | Lakeside Dr | Edinboro |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0.17 | $165,000 | 2839 E 29th St | Erie |
| Dec 2025 | 0.92 | $4,000 | Bonaventure Dr | Erie |
| Nov 2025 | 0.14 | $7,000 | 2722 Bird Dr | Erie |
| Nov 2025 | 0.05 | $6,900 | 229 Lemon St | Corry |
| Nov 2025 | 0.47 | $34,000 | Hillhaven Dr | Erie |
| Nov 2025 | 0.14 | $1,000 | 2648 Chestnut St | Erie |
| Nov 2025 | 0.76 | $99,900 | 5885 Forest Xing | Erie |
| Oct 2025 | 0.10 | $45,000 | 426 W 2nd St | Erie |
| Oct 2025 | 0.06 | $250 | 1047 E 5th St | Erie |
| Oct 2025 | 0.86 | $75,000 | 6348 W Lake Rd | Erie |
| Oct 2025 | 0.94 | $135,000 | Filmore Ave | Erie |
| Oct 2025 | 0.79 | $59,900 | 5337 Woodside Dr | Erie |
| Sep 2025 | 0.29 | $7,000 | Hadberg Rd | Harborcreek |
| Sep 2025 | 0.36 | $15,100 | 7228 Rupert Dr | Fairview |
| Sep 2025 | 0.38 | $89,900 | 5934 Mystic Rdg | Erie |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 269,544 |
| Population (2020) | 270,876 |
| Population Growth | -0.49% |
| Median Household Income | $61,476 |
| Median Home Value | $169,500 |
| Total Housing Units | 120,019 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9,913 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 8.3% |
| Median Age | 40.1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34,597 (12.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 4.2% |
Market Overview
Erie County, Pennsylvania has a population of 269,544, which has declined 0.49% since 2020. The median household income is $61,476, below the national median of $74,580 by 17.6%. With a median home value of $169,500 and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 8.3% suggests balanced market conditions. The county's location in Pennsylvania makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $10,134 per acre, with properties averaging 15.60 acres. There are currently 144 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Erie County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Erie County has a population of 269,544. The county has declined 0.49% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Erie County?
The median household income in Erie County is $61,476, which is 17.6% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Erie County growing or shrinking?
Erie County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.49% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Erie County?
The median home value in Erie County is $169,500. The housing vacancy rate is 8.3%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $10,134 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $25,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Erie County, Pennsylvania?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.