When folks relocate, their first concern is housing. In northwestern Pennsylvania, there’s a neighborhood for every budget and taste.
According to Karen Wesmiller, a Howard Hanna real-estate agent, northwest Pennsylvania has many benefits of a large city, without the traffic and high real-estate prices. “It’s only 10 minutes to anywhere,” she says. “There’s always something to do, and you don’t have to have a lot of money to live here.”
Here’s a list of ten top neighborhoods in the Erie area (in alphabetical order).
1. Asbury Woods Estates, Millcreek – Well-lit, side-walked streets gently wind past executive-caliber homes. It’s adjacent to Asbury Woods Nature Center, which offers cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, classes, and day camps.
2. Frontier, Erie – “One of the most sought-after locations in Erie, this neighborhood is a study in Erie history,” says Dottie Schloss, a RE/MAX realtor. “Many of the homes were built in the 1925 era, and owners have taken much pride in preservation.”
3. Glenwood, Erie – Like Frontier, the stately homes in Glenwood have preserved a bit of Erie's history. “Homeowners in this neighborhood enjoy proximity to the beloved Erie Zoo, as well as downtown Erie, shopping, and conveniences,” says Schloss.
Top Neighborhoods in Northwestern Pennsylvania
By Ann Silverthorn