About North East

Fifteen miles northeast of Erie, Pennsylvania, in the northwestern corner of the state, North East is also a direct 140-mile drive up the I-79 from Pittsburgh. With of growing population approaching 5,000 people, North East is beginning to fill-up with a new generation of residents looking for comfortable living away from large metropolitans. Major local employers include at least 5 large wineries based in the area. Residents of an apartment or home rental in North East also find that the town’s location at the I-90 and I-86 interchange provides for easy transportation to other areas around the state. A pair of railroad tracks also bisect North East.

When the town was originally settled, fruit growing was of the largest industries and is still today as the area is prime for the growing of cherries and grapes. The North East community gathers for the annual Cherry Festival in the summer as well as the annual Wine Country Harvest Festival. Residents of a North East house or apartment for rent enjoy attend highly-anticipated events like Wine and Chocolate Weekend, Easter Eggstravaganza, Yellow Perch Fishing Tournament, National Rib Festival, Community Fair, Light the Night Walk, Easter Egg Hunt, Memorial Day Parade, and Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. Mercyhurst College North East is located in the center of the town.

North East, Pennsylvania home seekers can use National Relocation to locate North East houses, homes, condos, and North East apartments for rent. Whether you are looking for North East real estate, rentals or North East Foreclosures, our services can help. Feel free to use our North East neighborhood information and North East schools pages to research North East.