Living in Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Penn State Erie (Behrend) · Census data 2020–2024

Penn State Erie (Behrend) has 1,607 residents with a median age of 20.1. .

Penn State Erie (Behrend) at a glance

Population
1,607
Median age
20.1State: 40.9
Bachelor's degree or higher
77.1%
Average commute
17 min

Is Penn State Erie (Behrend) a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes.

Cons: Unemployment of 10.5%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Penn State Erie (Behrend): homes for sale and rent

Housing units
4
Owner-occupied
—
Renter-occupied
—
Vacant
100%Includes seasonal homes

100% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Penn State Erie (Behrend) has many vacation and second homes.

Penn State Erie (Behrend) demographics

Population
1,607
Median age
20.1
Under 18
0.6%
65 and older
0%
Households
0
Foreign-born
9.6%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White78%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black9%
Asian8.9%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Penn State Erie (Behrend) ›

Education in Penn State Erie (Behrend)

77.1% of adults 25 and older in Penn State Erie (Behrend) have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 77.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Penn State Erie (Behrend)77.1%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Penn State Erie (Behrend)

Unemployment rate
10.5%State: 5.3%
Average commute
17 minState: 26 min
Work from home
20.8%
Drive alone
25%
Public transit
7.1%
Walk to work
39.5%
Homes with broadband
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Penn State Erie (Behrend) vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Penn State Erie (Behrend)1,607———
Wesleyville3,179$48,952$108,600$870
Northwest Harborcreek8,753$93,617$225,800$966
Harborcreek16,671$87,329$237,000$932
Lawrence Park3,775$74,548$138,800$1,195
Erie93,850$46,113$115,200$870
Greene4,456$85,750$227,700$1,729
Summit7,314$73,553$245,000$1,423
Millcreek53,472$76,390$230,600$1,075

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Living in Penn State Erie (Behrend): FAQ

Is Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 10.5%.

What is the median age in Penn State Erie (Behrend)?

The median age in Penn State Erie (Behrend) is 20.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Penn State Erie (Behrend)?

The average commute to work in Penn State Erie (Behrend) is 17 minutes; 20.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Penn State Erie (Behrend)?

The unemployment rate in Penn State Erie (Behrend) is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Penn State Erie (Behrend)?

77.1% of adults in Penn State Erie (Behrend) 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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