East Aurora, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

East Aurora is a small city in New York with a population of 5,997. Residents earn $101,490 per year, which is 35% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,997 Population 2,389/sq mi density
$101,490 Median Income $54,037 per capita
$334,500 Home Value $417,081 Zillow
$1,116 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$101,490 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$334,500 home value, $1,116/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,490
35% higher than US avg
Home Value $334,500
19% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 55.7%
65% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,116
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.3%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

How East Aurora Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,997
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density2,389/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,490
Per Capita$54,037
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$81,132M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$334,500
Rent$1,116
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$417,081

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.6%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation921 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.7%
High School+96.6%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute25 min
EV Stations4
Libraries39

Is East Aurora a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Aurora receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. East Aurora stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Aurora is $101,490, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places East Aurora among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Aurora is $334,500, 19% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,116 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

East Aurora is a highly educated community — 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

East Aurora experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 109.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

East Aurora has a population of 5,997 with a density of 2,389 people per square mile. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.2%).

Population

5,997
Total Population
2,389
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

East Aurora vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Aurora vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Aurora is $101,490, which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: East Aurora vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,490
35% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,037
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
IRS Avg AGI$78,365

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,097
County GDP$81,132M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,341
Healthcare2,652
Retail3,140
Manufacturing914

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,093
131% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Work from Home23.5%

Walkability

The median home value in East Aurora is $334,500, 19% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,116 (4% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $417,081.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$334,500
19% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$417,081
Median List Price$435,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$435,000
$/Sq Ft$142
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio127.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,116
4% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,093
131% above US avg
Effective Rate2.42%
In East Aurora, 28.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.6% report depression. 16.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Aurora vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.3%
12% below US avg
Diabetes6.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure24.3%
Asthma10.9%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.0%
Physical Inactivity16.8%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress15.1%
Physical Distress9.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.2%
Checkup Rate80.8%
Premature Death8,238/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access97.2%
Healthcare Facilities2,652

Crime Rates: East Aurora vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Safety Score

East Aurora 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 is 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall109.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation921 ft (281 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density2,389/sq mi
Coordinates42.7668°N, 78.6170°W
County FIPS36029
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 55.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 45.2%
D 54.8%

Winner: Democrat by 9.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+55.7%
65% above US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,389/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries39
Healthcare Facilities2,652
Restaurants2,341
Retail Stores3,140

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Work from Home23.5%

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