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Edinboro, PA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$810

Population

5,656

Renter Mix

57% Rent

A peaceful suburb commutable to Erie

Park-Like Lake Suburban

Edinboro is a small suburb on Edinboro Lake in northwest Pennsylvania. The city is approximately 22 miles southwest of Erie, home to a wide variety of local restaurants, breweries, businesses, and shops with beautiful views of Lake Erie. Edinboro is home to Edinboro University, Goodell Gardens and Homestead, Nature’s Outlet Park, Pat Crawford Beach, and more. The city features a park-like atmosphere and affordable apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes available for rent. Residents enjoy aquatic recreation on the lake, easy access to Interstate 70, and local restaurants and businesses like Lakeside Bagel and Deli.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$39,053

Average: $59,944

Education

2,536

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

2,358

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

29 Years

Largest Age Group

20-29 Years

Approximately 29% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

14%

Housing Distribution

Edinboro has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
57%
Non-Renters
43%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Edinboro, PA is $656 for a studio, $809 for one bedroom, $978 for two bedrooms, and $1,094 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Edinboro has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$809/month
626 Sq Ft
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Learn More About Edinboro

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Edinboro El School

Public

Grades K-5

414 Students

James W Parker Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

652 Students

James W Parker Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

652 Students

General McLane High School

Public

Grades 9-12

690 Students

Points of Interest

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Erie International/Tom Ridge Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.