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Erie PA Housing Market Report — 2026
Data refreshed July 22, 2026 from Redfin Data Center city rolling-three-month metrics ending 2026-06-30 and Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Supplemental inventory metrics below remain labeled prior-period context.
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June 2026 Market Refresh.
Last updated: compiled July 2026 from Redfin rolling data ending 2026-06-30 and Zillow ZHVI as of 2026-06-30
This is the current source-backed market panel. Any earlier dated Redfin or Zillow figures elsewhere on this report are supplemental historical snapshots only, not the current refresh.
| Redfin median sale price | $161,312 |
|---|---|
| Year over year | +4.07% |
| Median days on market | 14 median days on market |
| Homes sold | 245 homes sold |
| Zillow ZHVI | $209,960 (+5.85% YoY) |
Erie PA Redfin median sale price: $161,312 (+4.07% YoY), 14 median days on market, 245 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Erie PA Zillow ZHVI: $209,960. Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center exact city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. Market data is background context only; property-specific value still depends on condition, title, occupancy, repairs, payoff, liens, and closing timeline.
Quick Answer: Erie PA Housing Market 2026
The Redfin Data Center city row for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 for Erie reports a $161,312 median sale price (+4.07% YoY), 245 homes sold, and 14 median days on market. Zillow Research separately reports Erie city ZHVI of $209,960 (+5.85% YoY) as of 2026-06-30. Supplemental inventory and listing rows below are prior-period context, not June substitutes.
Erie's Housing Reality
Census QuickFacts reports 91,838 Erie residents, 39,848 households, a 54.1% owner-occupied rate, $115,200 median owner-occupied value, $870 median gross rent, $46,113 median household income, and 23.3% poverty for the latest supplemental Census/ACS context. Use those annual/static facts as context only; they are not substitutes for current Redfin or Zillow transaction/value rows.
Key Market Metrics
| Metric | Value | Source / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price — City of Erie | $161,312 (+4.07% YoY) | Redfin Data Center city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 |
| Homes Sold — City of Erie | 245 | Redfin Data Center city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 |
| Median Days on Market — City of Erie | 14 days | Redfin Data Center city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 |
| Active Listings — City of Erie | 318 | Older supplemental Redfin context; not included in the accepted rolling-period refresh |
| New Listings — City of Erie | 198 | Older supplemental Redfin context; not included in the accepted rolling-period refresh |
| Pending Sales — City of Erie | 220 | Older supplemental Redfin context; not included in the accepted rolling-period refresh |
| ZHVI — City of Erie | $209,960 (+5.85% YoY) | Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30 |
| For-Sale Inventory — City of Erie | 241 (+0.8% YoY) | Zillow Research City inventory CSV, older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh |
| New Listings — City of Erie | 102 (-17.1% YoY) | Zillow Research City new listings CSV, older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh |
| Median Sale Price — City of Erie | $178,940 (+15.0% YoY) | Zillow Research City median sale price CSV, older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh; sale metric lags one month |
| Median Sale Price — Erie County | $179,997 | Redfin Data Center county row, older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh; county context only, not city replacement |
| Median Days on Market — Erie County | 14 days | Redfin Data Center county row, older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh; county context only |
| Active Listings — Erie County | 459 | Redfin Data Center county row, older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh; county context only |
| ZHVI — Erie Metro | $219,355 (+5.6% YoY) | Zillow Research metro ZHVI CSV, older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh; metro context only |
| For-Sale Inventory — Erie Metro | 356 (+6.3% YoY) | Zillow Research metro inventory CSV, older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh; metro context only |
| Population | 91,838 | Census QuickFacts, latest supplemental annual/static context |
| Households | 39,848 | Census QuickFacts, 2020-2024 ACS context |
| Owner-Occupied Rate | 54.1% | Census QuickFacts, 2020-2024 ACS context |
| Median Owner-Occupied Value | $115,200 | Census QuickFacts, 2020-2024 ACS context |
| Median Gross Rent | $870 | Census QuickFacts, 2020-2024 ACS context |
| Median Household Income | $46,113 | Census QuickFacts, 2020-2024 ACS context |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% | Census QuickFacts, 2020-2024 ACS context |
| FRED/BLS Unemployment | 4.4% | Erie, PA MSA, older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh; economic context only |
| Pennsylvania transfer tax | 1% state tax | PA Dept. of Revenue; confirm local taxes/split for each transaction |
| Typical realtor commission | 5–6% | Industry standard |
Primary market metrics updated from Redfin Data Center city rolling-three-month data ending 2026-06-30 and Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Other inventory/listing rows are prior-period context.
Erie Market Bifurcation
Erie's market is essentially two markets operating simultaneously. Understanding which one applies to your property is critical to pricing expectations:
| Segment | ZIP Codes | Median Price | $/sqft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban core / inner city | 16501, 16502, 16503, 16504 | $50K–$120K | $32–$45 | 30-50 days |
| West Erie / Millcreek corridor | 16505, 16506 | $250K–$400K+ | $129 | 15-25 days |
| Millcreek South / suburban | 16509 | $200K–$280K | $124 | 25-37 days |
Refreshed ZIP-level Redfin rows were not available for this update. Treat this segment table as local orientation only; do not use it as a substitute for the current Redfin Data Center Erie city row above.
Transfer Tax — Erie PA
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue guidance confirms the state's 1% realty transfer tax and the official state and Erie County recording sources. Local transfer-tax treatment, split, and transaction-specific costs should be confirmed with the title company, Erie County Recorder of Deeds, or PA Department of Revenue.
| Location | Local Tax | PA State | Total | On $115K Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Erie | Confirm locally | 1.0% | Confirm total | Confirm with title |
| Millcreek Township | Confirm locally | 1.0% | Confirm total | Confirm with title |
Source: PA Department of Revenue — Realty Transfer Tax · When you sell to USA Home Buyers, closing-cost treatment should be stated in the written offer.
Housing Stock Characteristics
Housing Age
| Before 1939 | 38.6% |
| 1940–1969 | 38.7% |
| 1970–1999 | 19.4% |
| 2000+ | 3.3% |
Key Housing Facts
| Pre-1970 total | 77.3% |
| Annual snowfall | 104+ inches |
| Owner-occupied | ~50% |
| Renter-occupied | ~50% |
Roughly 77% of Erie's housing is pre-1970 in the reviewed Census/QuickFacts context. These homes frequently have knob-and-tube or early circuit-breaker electrical, cast iron or galvanized plumbing, aging roofs, and deferred maintenance from Erie's punishing winters. That is exactly the housing stock cash buyers purchase. Source: Census QuickFacts for Erie city
Demographics
| Population (2024) | 92,940–93,850 |
| Metro Population (2020) | 270,876 |
| Median Age | 34.8 years |
| Median Household Income | $46,113–$47,733 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.7–23.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | ~50% |
| Renter-Occupied | ~50% |
| Vacancy Rate | 9.1% |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 63.84% |
| Black or African American | 17.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.55% |
| Asian | 3.74% |
Source: Census QuickFacts for Erie city, Pennsylvania.
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June 2026 source-backed market snapshot.
Erie PA market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $161,312
- Redfin YoY
- +4.07%
- Median days on market
- 14 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 245 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- $209,960 (+5.85% YoY)
Erie PA Redfin median sale price: $161,312 (+4.07% YoY), 14 median days on market, 245 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Erie PA Zillow ZHVI: $209,960. Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center exact city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. Market data is background context only, not a property-specific offer or value promise.