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Erie, IL

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Population
1,484
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
593 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$151,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$767/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$82,760
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Erie

Tucked along the Rock River in northwestern Illinois, Erie offers a quiet, welcoming small-town atmosphere with a fun local quirk. Downtown revolves around a distinctive grassy triangle shaped by early frontier trails and stagecoach routes. It is a tight-knit community where families rally around the local schools, neighbors stop to chat on evening walks, and the Quad Cities are close enough for an easy commute or weekend shopping.

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Low Heat ImpactA95.1ratingLow Home PricesA94.6ratingSmall Town FitA94.4rating

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