Billington Heights, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,925 Population 609/sq mi density
$79,123 Median Income $53,416 per capita
$297,600 Home Value $417,081 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$79,123 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$297,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Billington Heights, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,123
5% above
$53,416 per capita
Home Value
$297,600
6% above
Zillow: $417,081
Bachelor's Degree+
51.8%
54% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Billington Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Billington Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
105%
Home Value
106%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
154%
Unemployment
278%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Billington Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Billington Heights residents earn a median household income of $79,123 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,416. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Billington Heights is $297,600 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,081. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

51.8% of adults in Billington Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Billington Heights has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,925
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density609/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$79,123
Per Capita$53,416
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288

Housing

A+
Home Value$297,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$417,081
Housing Units991
Rent Burden29.8%

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation971 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.8%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries39

Did You Know?

The median home in Billington Heights was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.