Erie, PA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Erie, Pennsylvania. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$208,540

+5.2% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.2%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Warm
1.9mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Migration: Top 91% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ“‰ Wealth Drain0.89x

In-migrants avg $46,313 AGI vs out-migrants $52,230

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Opportunity Zone Market

5 ZIP codes in Erie are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Erie Market Summary

Erie, PA is experiencing strong growth with 5.2% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.39x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 6.16% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score94/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.4x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$61,476

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Erie, PA's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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