Living in Erie, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Erie · Census data 2020–2024
Erie has 33,808 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $173,349 (82% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $736,500, the median rent is $2,805/month.
Erie at a glance
- Population
- 33,808
- Median age
- 37.6State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $173,349State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $736,500State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,805/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Erie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 82% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Erie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Erie the median home value is $736,500, 121% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,805 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,174 a month in housing costs.
Erie median household income
The median household income in Erie is $173,349 and the income per person is $67,157. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Erie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,964
- Owner-occupied
- 87.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.4%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 2.88
Erie demographics
- Population
- 33,808
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 11,748
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Erie ›
Education in Erie
69.6% of adults 25 and older in Erie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 28.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Erie
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 34.3%
- Drive alone
- 58.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Erie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | 33,808 | $173,349 | $736,500 | $2,805 |
| Lafayette | 30,602 | $119,040 | $686,500 | $2,121 |
| Dacono | 6,530 | $104,559 | $482,800 | $1,827 |
| Frederick | 16,651 | $129,460 | $568,300 | $2,381 |
| Broomfield | 76,304 | $123,874 | $664,500 | $2,126 |
| Gunbarrel | 10,051 | $109,407 | $821,000 | $1,972 |
| Louisville | 20,786 | $147,319 | $883,900 | $2,166 |
| Niwot | 3,447 | $146,492 | $995,700 | $1,414 |
| Paragon Estates | 667 | $230,268 | $1,617,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Erie, CO?
The median household income in Erie is $173,349, 82% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Erie?
The median home value in Erie is $736,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Erie?
The median gross rent in Erie is $2,805 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Erie, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 82% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Erie?
The median age in Erie is 37.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Erie?
The average commute to work in Erie is 26 minutes; 34.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Erie?
The unemployment rate in Erie is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Erie?
69.6% of adults in Erie have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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