Erie County, NY
Living in Erie County
Bikeability45
Walkability45
Commute75
Public Transit50
Affordability74
Public Safety53
Airports28
Hospitals15
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
919kPopulation-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
$58kMedian 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
$153kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$700Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Erie County, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Erie County, NY
Immaculata Academy
2 miles, W
Old Time Baptist Academy
3 miles, SW
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
4 miles, SW
Trinity Lutheran School
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Erie County, NY
Hilbert College
2 miles, W
Villa Maria College
11 miles, N
D'Youville College
12 miles, NW
Canisius College
12 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Erie County, NY
Western Ny Childrens Psychiatric Center
5 miles, N
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
7 miles, N
Kaleida Health
11 miles, NW
Brylin Hosp
12 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Erie County, NY
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
13 miles, N
Niagara Falls International Airport
26 miles, N
Greater Rochester International Airport
61 miles, NE
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
85 miles, SW