Erie, PA vs Lancaster, PA

Erie, PA vs Lancaster, PA: What the data shows

Erie, PA is in Erie, PA while Lancaster, PA is in Lancaster, PA — both in the same state. WYLT rates Erie, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Lancaster, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Erie, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Lancaster, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Erie, PA has Low flood risk and Lancaster, PA has Low flood risk.

Erie, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Erie, PA scores 83/100 (very walkable) versus Lancaster, PA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Lancaster, PA has the higher school rating — Erie, PA rates 6.3/10 and Lancaster, PA rates 6.8/10.