Erie, PA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Erie's Demographic Profile

Erie has 38,760 households and a median income of $41,898, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 94,275
# Households 38,760
Median age 37
Median household income $41,898
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 19,615
5-year population change -1%

{{marketTabHeadings[activeMarketTab]}} Market Metrics Near Erie, PA

↻ Updated Monthly

{{marketTabDescriptions[activeMarketTab]}}

Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Erie $115 6,804 SF
Harborcreek $76 10,250 SF
McKean $94 10,620 SF
Waterford $88 17,570 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Erie

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

4-Unit Mixed-Use Investment Property

Erie, PA 16508

  • 4,850 SF Specialty
  • 7.37% Cap Rate
  • $360,000
For Sale

6990 W Lake Rd

Fairview, PA 16415

  • 2,935 SF Retail Building
  • $399,900
For Sale

Sports Complex Erie, PA

Erie, PA 16509

  • 76,273 SF Sports & Entertainment
  • $6,500,000
For Sale

1213 W 38th St

Erie, PA 16508

  • 1,018 SF Office Building
  • $165,000
For Sale

Eastland Bowl Buisness + Property

Erie, PA 16510

  • 17,200 SF Retail Building
  • $849,900
For Sale

9711 Perry Hwy

Waterford, PA 16441

  • 32,517 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,995,000

Average Price For Sale

↻ Updated Monthly

Average Price For Lease

↻ Updated Monthly

Number of Listings

↻ Updated Monthly

Cap Rate

↻ Updated Monthly

Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Erie pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Erie $133 12,047 SF
Wesleyville $173 2,256 SF
Harborcreek $92 7,585 SF
McKean $94 10,620 SF
Waterford $88 17,570 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Erie alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Erie or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Erie 94,275 38,760 37 $41,898 2 19,615 -1%
Wesleyville 3,216 1,369 39 $51,980 2 493 -1%
Harborcreek 16,482 5,967 43 $73,914 2 1,166 -1%
McKean 533 212 47 $83,418 3 34 -4%
Waterford 1,374 589 41 $57,142 2 251 -3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Erie, PA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Erie

View All Commercial Real Estate For Sale in Erie
Is Erie a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Erie offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Erie?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Erie. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Erie?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Erie. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Erie compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Erie. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Erie acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Erie, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.