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Depew, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
15,065 Population 2,966/sq mi density
$75,226 Median Income $40,332 per capita
$180,800 Home Value $254,640 Zillow
$1,048 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
1,228 Violent Crime/100K 4,817 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,226 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,800 home value, $1,048/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,228 violent crimes/100K (223% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Depew, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,226
0% below
$40,332 per capita
Home Value
$180,800
36% below
Zillow: $254,640
Median Rent
$1,048/mo
10% below
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,228/100K
223% above
4,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
100%
Home Value
64%
Rent
90%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
323%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Depew a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $254,640. 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.

Safety & Crime

Depew 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

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. 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.

Data Overview

People

Population15,065
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density2,966/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,226
Per Capita$40,332
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,800
Rent$1,048
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$254,640
Housing Units6,988
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,228/100K
Property4,817/100K

Health

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.