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    242 West 8th Street

    242 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16501

    Located in Erie zip code 16501
    Apartment building
    Off-campus housingThis community is close to campus, and is convenient for students.

    Neighborhood: 16501

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    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Very Walkable
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Some Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Erie

    Pfeiffer-Burleigh El School
    Grades PK-5 • 0.7 miles
    3/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    1/10
    Student Progress Rating
    4/10
    Strong Vincent Middle School
    Grades 6-8 • 1.4 miles
    5/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    3/10
    Student Progress Rating
    6/10
    Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy
    Grades 9-12 • 1.5 miles
    8/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    9/10
    College Readiness Rating
    10/10
    Student Progress Rating
    5/10

    Perry Square sits in downtown Erie, near the lakefront and the city’s central business district. Its setting brings a four-season climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Perry Square’s landscaped central park and historic monuments give the neighborhood a distinctive civic heart, while nearby downtown streets connect to cultural venues, restaurants, cafés and everyday shopping. The area’s history is visible in its older civic and commercial buildings, and arts and nightlife options are close at hand. Walking is convenient around the square and downtown; local buses and major roads offer connections beyond the center, while Lake Erie’s shore is a short trip away. For rentals in ZIP code 16501, the median rent is $1,000 per month, with a typical range of $700 to $2,100.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is 242 West 8th Street located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    242 West 8th Street is located at 242 W 8th St, Erie, PA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Morosky Courtyard Cafe, Purrista Cat Cafe, and Voodoo Brewing Co Erie Pub.

    What is the average rent in Erie, PA?

    Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in ZIP code 16501 in Erie is currently $1,000 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.

    What schools are assigned to 242 West 8th Street?

    The schools assigned to 242 West 8th Street include Pfeiffer-Burleigh El School, Strong Vincent Middle School, and Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 242 West 8th Street?

    242 West 8th Street is located near 2 grocery stores, including Sammy's Food Mart & Deli (0.7 miles) and Europa Delicatessen (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including Sacred Piercing, are approximately 0.1 miles away.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near 242 West 8th Street?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 242 West 8th Street include UPMC Hamot Emergency Department (0.6 miles away), UPMC Hamot (0.6 miles away), and Magee-Womens Hospital at UPMC Hamot (0.7 miles away).

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