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There are 210 USDA backed residential loans in Erie county with an average loan balance of $105,954. Over 88% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 37 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $105,974. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,474 SqFt. Erie county applies the standard USDA income limits to determine loan eligibility. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $90,300. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit is increased to $119,200.

The size of Erie County is roughly 2,099 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Erie cover 246 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 11.7% of Erie County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Erie County is 2. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Start your search for USDA loan eligible properties in the cities of Erie County, PA   Erie QR code
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*Albion   •   Arbuckle   •   *Avonia   •   Beaver Dam   •   Belle Valley   •   Belleview Heights   •   Branchville   •   Charter Oaks   •   *Corry   •   *Cranesville   •   Eaglehurst   •   East Springfield   •   *Edinboro   •   *Elgin   •   Erie   •   Fairplain   •   Francis   •   Franklin Center   •   *Girard   •   Glenmar Gardens   •   Glenruadh   •   Godard   •   Hammett   •   Harborcreek   •   Hornby   •   Ivarea   •   Kanty   •   Kearsarge   •   Keepville   •   Kuhl   •   *Lake City   •   Lavery   •   Lawrence Park   •   LeBoeuf Garden   •   Little Hope   •   Lovell   •   Lowville   •   Lundys Lane   •   Manchester Beach   •   *McKean   •   McLane   •   *Mill Village   •   Moorhead   •   Moorheadville   •   New Ireland   •   *North East   •   North Springfield   •   Northwest Harborcreek   •   Orchard Beach   •   Pageville   •   Penn State Erie   •   *Platea   •   Pont   •   Sibleyville   •   Sidley   •   Sterrettania   •   Swanville   •   Tracy   •   *Union City   •   Vernondale   •   *Waterford   •   Waterford Station   •   *Wattsburg   •   Weber Hills   •   Weis Library   •   Wesleyville   •   West Greene   •   West Millcreek   •   West Springfield   •   West Springfield Station   •   Westminster   •   Wheelock

A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Erie County.

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Erie County, Pennsylvania
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Erie County, located in the great state of Pennsylvania, has a rich history dating back to its formation on March 12, 1800. The county was carved out of a portion of Allegheny County, named after the Erie, an indigenous people who resided in the region before European settlers arrived. It is situated in the northwestern part of Pennsylvania and touches the shores of the magnificent Lake Erie, one of North America's five Great Lakes.

The area was initially settled by various Native American tribes, including the Iroquois, Seneca, and Erie. The first European to explore the region was Frenchman Louis-Thomas Chabert de Joncaire, who arrived in 1720. In the 18th century, French and British powers fought for control over the territory, which played a vital role as a strategic post during the French and Indian War. In 1785, a treaty with the Iroquois Nations ceded the land to the United States, opening it up for broader settlement.

The city of Erie, the county seat, was founded in 1795 and developed into an important port and manufacturing center due to its location along the Erie Canal, which was completed in 1825. The canal helped to link the Great Lakes with the Hudson River, fostering trade and population growth in Erie County.

One fun fact about Erie County is that it is home to the Presque Isle State Park, a unique peninsula consisting of over 3,000 acres of sandy beaches, coastal marshes, and recreational areas. The park, situated on Lake Erie, has the most extensive stretch of freshwater beaches in the United States. Visitors can enjoy a myriad of outdoor activities like swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, and bird watching, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.


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