Platea, PA

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Population
431
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
870 ft
Median Home Value
$173,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,344/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$67,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Platea

Platea is a quiet, close-knit borough tucked into the rolling countryside of western Erie County. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, surrounded by open farmland, quiet back roads, and scenic green spaces. With only a few hundred residents, it offers the peaceful feel of a rural village where neighbors know each other, while keeping you within a short drive of nearby hubs like Girard and the city of Erie for shopping and work.

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Local kids attend the Northwestern School District, which serves several neighboring communities and gives families a strong regional network. Living here means enjoying the distinct rhythm of northwestern Pennsylvania, from crisp autumns to classic lake-effect snowfalls in the winter. For prospective movers looking for wide yards, quiet nights, and a down-to-earth rural community, Platea provides a peaceful corner of the county to call home.

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