North East, PA

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Population
4,018
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
797 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$167,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$769/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,828
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked along the shores of Lake Erie about fifteen miles northeast of Erie, North East is a welcoming small town surrounded by rolling vineyards and fruit orchards. Home to roughly 4,000 residents, the community has a distinct wine-country charm. Summers bring neighbors together for the annual Cherry Festival and afternoons at Freeport Beach, while autumn centers on grape harvesting and the lively Wine Country Harvest Festival. Between the historic downtown, local wineries, and the Lake Shore Railway Museum, the area offers a relaxed, scenic atmosphere.

For everyday needs, families are served by the North East School District, and local dining and conveniences sit right in the heart of town. When you need big-box shopping, specialized medical care, or regional employment, Erie is an easy twenty-minute drive via U.S. Route 20 or Interstate 90. With Buffalo also less than an hour away, North East provides a quiet, close-knit lakefront setting with convenient connections to larger cities.

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