At a Glance
Median Income
$75,226
$40,332 per capita
Home Value
$180,800
Zillow: $273,403
Median Rent
$1,048/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
13.2% smoking rate
How Depew Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Depew's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Depew a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Depew residents earn a median household income of $75,226 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,332. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 Depew is $180,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,403. Median rent is $1,048/month, with 28.7% 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.
Education
24.4% of adults in Depew hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Depew has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population15,065
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density2,966/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,226
Per Capita$40,332
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,800
Rent$1,048
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$273,403
Housing Units6,988
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation672 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in Depew was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% 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.