Erie sits on the shore of Lake Erie and has one of Pennsylvania's most affordable housing markets, supported by manufacturing and a growing healthcare sector. Erie County's tax rate is above the national average but home prices keep total payments low.
Recommended for incomes above $50k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Erie housing market
The 1.89% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Erie and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Pennsylvania average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Erie buyers.
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