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Erie, PA vs Williamsport, PA

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

Erie, PA is in Erie, PA while Williamsport, PA is in Williamsport, PA — both in the same state. WYLT rates Erie, PA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Williamsport, 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. Williamsport, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Erie, PA has Low flood risk and Williamsport, PA has Low flood risk.

Erie, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Erie, PA scores 83/100 (very walkable) versus Williamsport, PA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Erie, PA has the higher school rating Erie, PA rates 6.3/10 and Williamsport, PA rates 5.7/10.

CategoryErie, PAWilliamsport, PA
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median PriceN/A$165K
Median Rent$423

Lower rent

$873
Median Income$14K$53K

Higher income

Price VolatilityHighLow

More stable

Getting Around
Walk Score83/100

More walkable

Car-dependent
Transit Score44/100

Better transit

Minimal transit
Bike Score44/100

More bikeable

N/A
CommuteN/A90 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools6.3/10

Better schools

5.7/10
Best for
Retirees on fixed incomeStudentsUrban commuters
first‑time homeownerssmall familiesretirees

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have significant drawbacks.

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