scarp577 // ShutterstockCities with the most expensive homes in the Erie metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $368,720 in May, 0.8% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of June 11, the

30-year fixed mortgage rate

sits at 6.52%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Erie metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 9 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

Stacker#9. Corry, PA

– Typical home value: $155,846

– 1-year price change: -1.8%

– 5-year price change: +15.9%

Stacker#8. Union City, PA

– Typical home value: $169,559

– 1-year price change: +0.5%

– 5-year price change: +15.2%

Stacker#7. Erie, PA

– Typical home value: $205,961

– 1-year price change: +5.7%

– 5-year price change: +44.5%

Stacker#6. Albion, PA

– Typical home value: $210,298

– 1-year price change: +8.5%

– 5-year price change: +32.0%

Stacker#5. Lake City, PA

– Typical home value: $210,487

– 1-year price change: +5.2%

– 5-year price change: +38.3%

Stacker#4. Cranesville, PA

– Typical home value: $240,354

– 1-year price change: +6.6%

– 5-year price change: +31.8%

Stacker#3. Wattsburg, PA

– Typical home value: $272,519

– 1-year price change: +8.2%

– 5-year price change: +35.0%

Stacker#2. Edinboro, PA

– Typical home value: $300,047

– 1-year price change: +6.6%

– 5-year price change: +37.7%

Stacker#1. Mc Kean, PA

– Typical home value: $306,944

– 1-year price change: +6.2%

– 5-year price change: +38.1%