Northwest Harborcreek, Pennsylvania
Northwest Harborcreek is a community of 8,753 people in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Northwest Harborcreek
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 50 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Erie Land Light, Erie Harbor North Pier Light, Park Dinor and Harborcreek Historical Society.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 104 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Northwest Harborcreek
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Northwest Harborcreek
Northwest Harborcreek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,949 at the 2010 census. It includes the unincorporated communities of Fairfield and Brookside and is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Northwest Harborcreek, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Erie Land Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Lighthouse in Pennsylvania, United States
Erie Harbor North Pier Light
Lighthouse · 3.9 mi
Lighthouse in Pennsylvania, United States
Wintergreen Gorge Bridge
Bridge · 1.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Glenhill Farmhouse
Scenic view · 2.1 mi
4701 College Drive, Erie
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00
Penn State Behrend Studio Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
4701 College Drive, Erie
Museums and landmarks8
Park Dinor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Diner in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes50
Ichiban
Restaurant · Asian, Sushi · 0.7 mi
4041 Buffalo Road, Erie
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00; Mo, We-Th 09:00-21:00
My Dad's Pizza & Deli
Restaurant · Pizza
4535 Buffalo Road, Erie
We-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 15:00-22:00
Rosco's Sports Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · American, Burger, Grill
4646 Buffalo Road, Erie
Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su-Th 09:00-22:00
The Double Dipper
Ice cream · 0.9 mi
5320 Buffalo Road, Erie
Su 13:00-20:30; Mo-Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa 13:00-21:00
38 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Harborcreek
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
4995 Station Road, Erie
Churches and places of worship23
Bread of Heaven Tabernacle Church
Church · Tabernacle · 1.2 mi
1020 Napier Avenue, Erie
East Lake Road Alliance Church
Church · Christian And Missionary Alliance · 1.3 mi
4500 East Lake Road, Erie
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.1 mi
2320 East Lake Road, Erie
Lawrence Park United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.2 mi
4015 Niagara Place, Erie
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Healthcare3
Map of Northwest Harborcreek
176 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 21°F | 3.4 in | 31.8 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 2.5 in | 19.4 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 28°F | 3.1 in | 14.5 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 63°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 9.6 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 28°F | 4.2 in | 26.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Erie Intl Ap Hcn 72526 (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Erie County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Erie International Airport (ERI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Lawrence Park 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Penn State Erie (Behrend) 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Erie 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- North East 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Waterford 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Fairview 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Avonia 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Girard 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Edinboro 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Lake City 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Erie Land Lighthouse, T. Maggio, Public domain
- Park Dinor Lawrence Twp PA Apr 13, Pubdog, Public domain
- Erie Harbor North Pier Light, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
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