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Living in Erie, CO
Explore Erie and see how it fits the life you want to build.
33,808
Population
Boulder & Weld Counties
Counties
Town
Place Type
Colorado
State
OrdinancesLocal Rules
Overall Match8.6 / 10
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Erie at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population33,808
Median Household Income$173,349
Median Home Value$736,500
Median Gross Rent$2,805
Median Age37.6
Average Household Size2.9
Unemployment3.1%
Work From Home34.3%
Homeownership87.6%
Housing Vacancy1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Erie is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Erie and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
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Housing & Cost of Living in Erie
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$736,500
Median Gross Rent$2,805
Homeownership87.6%
Housing Vacancy1.8%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Erie, CO
Median Household Income$173,349
Unemployment3.1%
Work From Home34.3%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Erie and how households are structured
Population33,808
Median Age37.6
Average Household Size2.9
Erie is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Erie
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Erie point to moderate annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.
Annual Rainfall16.2 in.
Annual Snowfall65.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Erie
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Summer is worth experiencing firsthand before a move.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Erie & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Erie spans Boulder and Weld counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Erie especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Erie shows a population of about 33,808. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Boulder County and Weld County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Erie with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Erie, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.