State rank#8 of 62
Smallest county950,622 residentsKings County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 36029
Erie County, New York
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population950,622
Household income$72,839
Unemployment3.9%
Life expectancy77 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Erie County has 950,622 residents and ranks #8 by population among New York county equivalents. Median household income is $72,839. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New York
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Erie County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Erie County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $233,800 median home value and $1,090/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $72,839, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Erie County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 38% and life expectancy is 77 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 4.3%, rank #7 of 62 available New York counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 241 residents, rank #9 of 62 available New York counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 38%, rank #16 of 62 available New York counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Life expectancy: 77 years, rank #42 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $233,800, rank #39 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 3.9%, rank #38 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New York
Rank and range use only counties in New York with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$72,839
$72,839; above the state county median of $72,022.
State rank #29 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$233,800
$233,800; above the state county median of $189,000.
State rank #39 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,090/mo
$1,090/mo; above the state county median of $986/mo.
State rank #37 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.9%
3.9%; above the state county median of 3.7%.
State rank #38 of 62 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
38%
38%; above the state county median of 29.4%.
State rank #16 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77 years
77 years; below the state county median of 77.7 years.
State rank #42 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
15.1%
15.1%; below the state county median of 15.4%.
State rank #27 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
4.3%
4.3%; below the state county median of 5%.
State rank #7 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,366 residents
1 per 1,366 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,809 residents.
State rank #18 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 241 residents
1 per 241 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 403 residents.
State rank #9 of 62 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Erie County FAQ
Is Erie County a good place to live?
Erie County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 38% and life expectancy is 77 years.
What should I know before moving to Erie County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $233,800 median home value and $1,090/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $72,839, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Erie County?
Erie County has 950,622 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Erie County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 36029; the parent state FIPS is 36.
What is the median household income in Erie County?
The ACS median household income is $72,839.
How much does housing cost in Erie County?
Housing benchmarks are $233,800 median home value and $1,090/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $72,839, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Erie County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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