Hi! My husband and I have been to Erie only once (driving through), but we fell in love with the area. We are thinking about relocating there after college graduation (next year). This will be a long distance move, so it will be hard for us to visit too many times. I wonder what the job market is like, and housing availability. How family-friendly is the town? What historical/cultural things are there? I read the travel brochures and websites, but I would rather hear it from someone who is a native. Thank you!
2007-01-18 09:01:20 · 6 answers · asked by Angelica C 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I grew up in Erie and lived there until last year (31 years).
The weather varies greatly. Yes, lake effect snow. (I hate snow) But there is a definite difference in the seasons... which is nice.
There is a lot to do in Erie, but most natives take it for granted. You've got Presque Isle beaches, the Playhouse Theatre, The Civic Center, The "Dock", Flagship Niagra, Children's museum, 4 local colleges, lots of festivals in the summer, etc.
Housing is affordable, which I didn't realize until I moved away. a house that sells for $80,000 in Erie, would sell for $120,000 where I live now.
The job market is a little grim, depending on your field. Manufacturing used to be the lifeblood of the city, but the plants are closing and service jobs are growing (retail, food, hotel).
It's really family friendly and most people know each other there. It's a mid-size city, with a small town attitude. Which can be good or bad depending on how you look at it. You can get to almost anything within a reasonable drive. (20 minutes tops for most things).
Schools are ok. They all wear uniforms now. There are several catholic and private school options and charter schools too.
2007-01-26 07:12:41 · answer #1 · answered by Proud Momma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Erie region, especially near Waterford stinks for newcomers. There is a preponderance of discrimination against people from other regions. Your treated like an outcast. Go somewhere else, you will end up hating it here.
2014-12-07 10:16:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been in PA, it is nice their but cold at night, when I was their in winter it was -20 c at night and 60 f in the day, also their is a lot of water in the air their. Their is also not a lot of high mountains their, the mountains their are like 3 thousand feet if that, but their are a lot of hills in Pittsburgh, but housing their is cheap. When my mom moves their they are talking about buying three houses from the cost of their cal house.
2007-01-25 17:36:20 · answer #3 · answered by Joel W 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why Erie?
Why not California!?
Bay Area California!
Seattle area is nice.
Portland, Or.
Can't beat the California weather and there is SOOOO much to do.
Hope this helps
2007-01-18 09:10:29 · answer #4 · answered by Harry Merkin 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Three words: Lake Effect Snow
2007-01-18 09:39:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like a dream. Why not take a vacation there and check it out with thet locals. visit local goverments. realestate office, schools and neighbor hoods! Ask welcome wagon if they have one, of tourist bureau! lots of avenues Good luck1
2007-01-24 04:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by tennessee 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋