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Cheektowaga, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
76,251
Population
3,004/sq mi density
$66,293
Median Income
$36,300 per capita
$169,200
Home Value
$254,640 Zillow
$1,025
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
1,228
Violent Crime/100K
4,817 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,293 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,200 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,228 violent crimes/100K (223% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$169,200
40% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.5%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
35,490
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$169,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$254,640
Median Sale Price
$246,000
Median List Price
$249,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.5%
Owner-Occupied
29.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$1,025/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
28 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
46
Price Drops
16.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$162
Active Inventory
61
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
70.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $169,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,640 |
| Median Sale Price | $246,000 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $162 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,025 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
| Days on Market | 28 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.4% |
| Homes Sold | 46 |
| Active Inventory | 61 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $162 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 35,490 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |