Call it by the nickname, “Gem City,” Erie, PA, is one of the many picturesque locations to live along Lake Erie. The city is most well-known for its sparkling waterfront views and is home to 94,000 residents.
If you’re looking to buy a home in Erie, you’ll find that the median home sale price is $97,450, the average sale price per square foot is $70, and the housing market is very competitive. And if you’re looking to rent an apartment in Erie, the average rent price for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,430.
But maybe you’re looking to live in a smaller area with a more suburban feel. If so, we’ve got you covered. We’ve collected the 3 best Erie suburbs to consider moving to this year. Let’s see which suburbs made the list.
#1: Corry
Median home price: $71,000
Average sale price per square foot: $44
Driving distance from Erie: 50 minutes
Corry, PA homes for sale
Corry, PA apartments for rent
With a median home sale price of $71,000, Corry is the first spot on our list of suburbs of Erie, PA. About 6,200 people live in this suburban area and you’ll only be about 50 minutes away from downtown Erie. Living in Corry, you can stroll through downtown, check out Mead Park, and golf at North Hills Golf Course.
#2: Meadville
Median home price: $115,000
Average sale price per square foot: $57
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,250
Driving distance from Erie: 50 minutes
Meadville, PA homes for sale
Meadville, PA apartments for rent
Taking the second spot on our list is Meadville. About a 50-minute drive away from downtown Erie, you can easily visit Presque Isle State Park where you can hike, fish, and kayak on a day trip into the city. Some popular things to explore in Meadville include visiting Bicentennial Park along French Creek and grabbing a meal at one of the local spots. When living in this suburb of 13,100 people, you can also spend the day checking out the charming downtown.
#3: Northwest Harborcreek
Median home price: $180,450
Average sale price per square foot: $127
Driving distance from Erie: 15 minutes
Northwest Harborcreek, PA homes for sale
Northwest Harborcreek, PA apartments for rent
The third suburb on our list is Northwest Harborcreek, with a median home sale price of $180,450 and only a 15-minute drive away from Erie. From parks and outdoor recreation to shopping, there’s lots of things that make Northwest Harborcreek a great place to live. Make sure to spend the day enjoying nature at Wintergreen Gorge if you move to the third suburb of Erie, PA.
Methodology: Whether a suburb was under a 60-minute drive from downtown Erie. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2023. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2023. Average rental data from Rent.com March 2023. Population data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.
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