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Looking for a Erie County, NY distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Erie County, New York, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 946,741 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Erie County ranks #59 among U.S. counties by population. Erie County belongs to the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan area, which had an estimated 1,155,653 residents in 2025.
Pricing: 25 free records for Erie County (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Erie County, NY” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Erie County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 946,741 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | -0.8% |
| Housing units | 441,214 |
| Vacant housing units | 31,549 (7.2%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 269,652 (65.8%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 140,013 (34.2%) |
| Median home value | $233,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,090/month |
| Median household income | $72,839 |
| Median year homes were built | 1957 |
| Median age of residents | 40.4 |
What the Numbers Mean for Erie County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 7.2% of Erie County's housing units (31,549 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, below the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Erie County was built in 1957, about 23 years earlier than the U.S. median (1980). Older housing stock often means aging roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, which is steady repair work for contractors and handyman crews and a lever for investors pricing rehabs.
- Prices. The median home value of $233,800 is 30% below the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 3.2 times the county's median household income of $72,839. That puts deal spreads in a mid-range for wholesalers and flippers.
- Tenure. 65.8% of occupied homes in Erie County are owner-occupied versus 34.2% renter-occupied, close to the national split. Expect a mix of owner-occupant and landlord-owned distress.
- Population trend. Erie County's population was roughly steady between 2020 and 2025 (-0.8%), so local demand is stable rather than fast-moving.
How Investors and Contractors Use Erie County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Erie County before they reach the MLS. With about 269,652 owner-occupied and 140,013 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
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Erie County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Erie County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Erie County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Erie County, NY”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Erie County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 441,214 housing units in Erie County, of which 409,665 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.