The small town of Corry's most famous claim to fame is that it is the home of Climax Locomotives, steam trains that were produced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The city only has a population of 6,605 according to the latest census, but covers a handsome six square miles in surface area
The small town of Corry's most famous claim to fame is that it is the home of Climax Locomotives, steam trains that were produced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The city only has a population of 6,605 according to the latest census, but covers a handsome six square miles in surface area. It has been named as a 'Tree City USA' for the past seven years in a row, and is less than 15 miles from the coast of Lake Erie, Pennsylvania. It's a low income city, both for the state and for the U.S. as a whole, and isn't close enough to any large urban areas for the locals to commute. As such, most people who live in Corry work there as well.
There are less than 3,000 households in Corry, and the vacancy rate is below 8%, which is a little lower than the average of the country. Most people who move to Corry will have work lined up before they put down any deposit on a property, so make sure you do this, as there are few surrounding areas to commute to for employment. About 65% of housing in Corry is comprised of single-family homes, which means rental houses will be available if you're moving with a family. There are also a decent number of apartments buildings if you're looking for apartments for rent, with one- to two-bedroom apartments all available. It shouldn't be hard finding somewhere with low rental prices and little competition for places, so you can afford to take your time and look around before deciding to put down a deposit anywhere.
Corry only has two neighborhoods, so you're not going to have much, or any, choice here. That said, it's worth taking a quick drive or walk around town to get a feel for different streets and areas of the city.
North Corry: If you like golf, then you might want to move to the north. You'll find both Corry Country Club and North Hills Municipal Golf Course here, so why bother living in the south when you'll have to drive to the clubs if you can live north and just stroll there instead? If you're looking for a home for rent, you'll be more likely to find larger houses up here.
Central / South Corry: Here, you'll find the bulk of housing and amenities. Apartment buildings are common down Main Street, which is great if you've got your eye on rental apartments in Corry. There's a decent public library here too, and a couple of local restaurants in the center of town. including Augie's Pizza and Library Bar and Grill.
Corry is largely separate from the outside world in that common small-town kinda way. You're not going to see that rush of commuters leaving and entering the city each day because, well, there's nowhere to go! There are some good bars and taverns through the center of town, with Shaker's and Corner Bar offering two popular spots for the locals, and you'll soon find yourself getting to know the local people pretty well. With Lake Erie to the north and Allegheny National Forest to the south, there's plenty of scope to get out of town on weekends and enjoy the great outdoors, and with warm, comfortable summers, that's just what most people do.
