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Cheektowaga, NY
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Cheektowaga, NY
At a Glance
How Cheektowaga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cheektowaga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cheektowaga a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cheektowaga residents earn a median household income of $66,293 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,300. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% 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 Cheektowaga is $169,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,640. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Cheektowaga reports 1,228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 223% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,817/100K.
Education
28.2% of adults in Cheektowaga hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cheektowaga has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.