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Erie County, PA: growth, migration and housing
Erie County has 265,832 residents, down 1.8% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 3,263 households moved in and 3,978 moved out (-715 net), while a net $49.5M of income left. Median household income is $63,354, the median home $177,000 and median rent $904 a month.
In Pennsylvania: 47th of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 62nd of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 45th of 67 counties for median household income · 42nd of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Erie County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford County, PA | 337 | $13.5M |
| Allegheny County, PA | 228 | $12.4M |
| Chautauqua County, NY | 144 | $6.2M |
| Warren County, PA | 109 | $4.6M |
| Venango County, PA | 69 | $2.4M |
| Ashtabula County, OH | 59 | $2.2M |
| Mercer County, PA | 57 | $2.5M |
| Erie County, NY | 49 | $2.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Erie County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford County, PA | 340 | $14.7M |
| Allegheny County, PA | 305 | $19.5M |
| Chautauqua County, NY | 140 | $6.0M |
| Warren County, PA | 100 | $4.4M |
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 86 | $3.6M |
| Ashtabula County, OH | 76 | $2.9M |
| Erie County, NY | 57 | $3.1M |
| Butler County, PA | 57 | $3.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.