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Erie.
About
Life in Erie
If you're considering Erie, understand that you're buying into a rapidly expanding suburban community, not a small town with established character. The growth has been staggering—65% population increase from 2010 to 2020—which means new construction, infrastructure projects, and the infrastructure-growing-pains reality of a place still figuring itself out. The median home value of $736,500 and median rent of $2,805 per month reflect what you'd expect for this part of Colorado—it's not cheap, but you're paying for proximity to major metros and established schools.
Erie at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Foreign-Born
8.7%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
+36.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Erie: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Erie, the largest foreign-born group is from India (14.2%), and 3.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.6%
of residents
65 and Older
9.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.9%
of households
Married Couples
69.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.88
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 59% above CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Erie
In Erie, rent runs 59% above the CO average, and home values are 37% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,395
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2008
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $717,328 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Erie
Unemployment in Erie is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Erie Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.6 min avg
How Erie residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Erie, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Erie runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
73.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
729.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Erie Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 49 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Weld County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Weld County, which includes Erie, the most common type is hail, with 49 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 46 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
| 2023 | 41 | Hail | $1.1M |
| 2022 | 26 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 24 | Hail | $590,500 |
| 2020 | 33 | Hail | None reported |
| 2019 | 38 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 42 | Hail | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Weld County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Weld County, which includes Erie, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
163
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Weld County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 15°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Erie has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and very cold winters (avg low 15°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/33°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/34°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/15°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.2"
Annual Snowfall
65.0"
Hot Days/Year
49
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
178
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
85
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 14°F | 0.56" |
| Feb | 47°F | 17°F | 0.57" |
| Mar | 57°F | 26°F | 1.17" |
| Apr | 63°F | 32°F | 2.04" |
| May | 73°F | 41°F | 1.97" |
| Jun | 84°F | 51°F | 1.75" |
| Jul | 91°F | 55°F | 1.69" |
| Aug | 88°F | 54°F | 1.95" |
| Sep | 80°F | 46°F | 1.26" |
| Oct | 66°F | 33°F | 1.04" |
| Nov | 54°F | 24°F | 0.75" |
| Dec | 45°F | 15°F | 0.46" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Erie
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Erie's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Good Samaritan Medical Center Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Lafayette
Centura Health-st Anthony North Health Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Westminster
Centennial Peaks Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.5 mi away · Louisville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Erie
Erie's student/teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 69.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
69.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Erie (within 15 miles)
University of Colorado Boulder
12.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,939 students · in-state tuition $17,513 · 74% graduate · median earnings $77,574 (10 yrs after entry)
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
9.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 397 students · in-state tuition $17,826 · 78% graduate · median earnings $64,753 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 339 students · in-state tuition $37,700 · 54% graduate · median earnings $36,917 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Rocky Mountain National Park, 41 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Erie
Erie has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (41 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
41 mi awayFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Erie
Erie Community Library
400 Powers Street, Erie
Cities Near Erie
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Erie?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Erie FAQ
Is Erie, Colorado affordable?⌄
Erie's median rent is $2,805/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $173,349/year. Median home value is $736,500.
Is Erie, Colorado safe?⌄
Erie's violent crime rate was 73 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 730 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Erie, Colorado?⌄
Erie has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Erie, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Erie is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,805/month and median household income is $173,349/year. The median home value is $736,500. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Erie, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Erie is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from