Fort Erie, ON

Ontario

Fort Erie is a mid-size city in Ontario with a population of 32,901. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

32,901 Population 513/sq mi density

$76,000 Median Income $45,520 per capita

$500,000 Home Value

$980 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 228 sunny days/yr

78 Violent Crime/100K

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$76,000 median income, 15.3% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$500,000 home value, $980/mo rent

Safety

2.0 / 5.0

78 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $76,000

1% higher than US avg

Home Value $500,000

77% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 78/100K

79% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 10.5%

69% lower than US avg

Median Rent $980

16% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.2%

18% lower than US avg

Unemployment 15.3%

325% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 11.1%

10% lower than US avg

How Fort Erie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population32,901

Median Age51.6 yrs

Density513/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

Median Income$76,000

Per Capita$45,520

Unemployment15.3%

Poverty11.1%

Commute25 min

Housing

C+

Home Value$500,000

Rent$980

Ownership79.8%

Housing Units14,080

Rent Burden19.3%

Crime

Violent78/100K

PropertyN/A

Murder2.3/100K

Health

Obesity26.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking8.9%

Depression4.1%

Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI27 (Good)

Rain45.4 in/yr

Sunny Days228/yr

Elevation610 ft (186 m)

Education

Bachelor's+10.5%

High School+35.2%

Graduate+3.8%

Community

Commute25 min

Broadband94.0%

Is Fort Erie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fort Erie receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Fort Erie has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort Erie is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 15.3%, unemployment is notably high. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fort Erie is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $980 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Fort Erie is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380.

Education

10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fort Erie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches, including 48.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Fort Erie has a population of 32,901 with a density of 513 people per square mile, spread across 64.2 square miles. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (92.2%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.3% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

32,901

Total Population

2021 Census

513

People / sq mi

51.6yrs

Median Age

33% above US avg

64.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%

Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Erie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.3%

12% above US avg

Spanish 1.6%

88% below US avg

Other Languages 10.1%

Social Characteristics

Fort Erie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort Erie is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,520 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 15.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 21.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fort Erie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$76,000
	1% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$45,520

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	15.3%
	325% above US avg
Poverty Rate	11.1%
	10% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.1 min
Drive Alone	87.6%
Public Transit	0.3%
Work from Home	21.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Fort Erie is $500,000, 77% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $980 (16% below the national average of $1,163). 79.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 14,080 total housing units in the city. 19.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$500,000
	77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$980
	16% below US avg
Rent Burden	19.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	79.8%
Owner-Occupied	79.8%
Renter-Occupied	20.2%
Housing Units	14,080

Property Tax

In Fort Erie, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Fort Erie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.2%
	18% below US avg
Diabetes	5.5%
Heart Disease	9.5%
High Blood Pressure	22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	8.9%
	36% below US avg
Binge Drinking	10.0%
Physical Inactivity	76.3%
Depression	4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.0%

Food & Exercise

Fort Erie has a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents, 79% below the national average of 380. The murder rate is 2.3 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Overall, Fort Erie receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: Fort Erie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	78.5/100K
	79% below US avg
Murder	2.3/100K
	64% below US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C
Safety Score	2.0 / 5.0

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Fort Erie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 48.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 / among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	610 ft (186 m)
Area	64.2 sq mi (166.3 km²)
Population Density	513/sq mi
Coordinates	42.9001°N, 78.9329°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"

19% above US avg

Snowfall 48.6"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.82"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	27.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	89.5%

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Feb 6, 2023	1 km NE of West Seneca, New York	M3.8	13 km
Nov 26, 1999	14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada	M3.8	90 km
Dec 25, 1998	23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada	M3.6	131 km
Feb 3, 2001	6 km W of Bath, New York	M3.2	140 km
May 24, 2000	4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada	M3.1	102 km
May 8, 2018	14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada	M3.0	93 km
May 25, 1995	3 km NW of Amherst, New York	M3.0	13 km
Aug 4, 2004	30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada	M3.0	104 km
Jul 19, 2007	27 km S of Cobourg, Canada	M3.0	109 km
Jun 16, 2004	11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York	M2.9	20 km
Jun 5, 2009	4 km SSE of Attica, New York	M2.9	56 km
Mar 28, 2005	16 km NW of Virgil, Canada	M2.8	55 km
Mar 8, 2008	5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York	M2.7	33 km
Dec 21, 2009	10 km NNE of Olcott, New York	M2.7	62 km
Mar 15, 2022	5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York	M2.6	68 km
Mar 29, 2020	11 km N of Lyndonville, New York	M2.6	74 km
Sep 20, 2009	20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada	M2.6	68 km
Jul 11, 2017	11 km NNW of Barker, New York	M2.5	66 km
Jan 25, 1999	New York	M2.5	90 km
Dec 17, 1990	5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania	M2.5	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 ac, 1994).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1994	MOHAWK POOL	507	49 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	2.7 in
February	26°F (-4°C)	2.2 in	Coldest, Driest
March	33°F (1°C)	2.6 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.3 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
July	71°F (22°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
October	51°F (11°C)	3.2 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.8 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	3.4 in

Fort Erie has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69% below the national average of 33.7%. 35.2% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 87.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	10.5%
	69% below US avg
High School+	35.2%
Graduate Degree+	3.8%

D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density	513/sq mi
Total Area	64.2 sq mi

Services

Broadband Access	94.0%

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.1 min
Drive Alone	87.6%
Public Transit	0.3%
Work from Home	21.2%

Radio Stations near Fort Erie

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
SMOOTH JAZZ DELUXE	acid jazz, canada	MP3 320 kbps
100.3 The Edge (US)	—	UNKNOWN
CRNC The Heat	college radio, student radio	MP3
104.1 The Edge (US)	alternative	AAC
CFLZ-FM 101.1 "More FM 101" Fort Erie, ON	music 70s 80s 90s	AAC+ 48 kbps
z108 (US)	the internet's #1 hit station	MP3 128 kbps
The Edge 92.9 (US)	—	MP3 64 kbps
102.1 The Edge	—	AAC+ 57 kbps
102.1 The Edge	—	AAC+ 57 kbps
90.5 The Edge (US)	rock	MP3 120 kbps
CJED-FM "105.1 The River" Niagara Falls, ON	hot adult contemporary	AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Fort Erie

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
PETER A. AND MARY LOU VOGT ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$156,586,858
CASTELLANI ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		7162868200	$117,364,889
APOTHECARY AND HISTORICAL EXHIBITS	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		7166453002	$93,734,571
DAEMEN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$71,104,111
DR. V. ROGER LALLI GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$21,619,296
SHEAS OCONNELL PRESERVATION GUILD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7168471410	$18,399,177
BUFFALO FINE ARTS ACADEMY	ART MUSEUM		7168828700	$16,729,355
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		7168373900	$10,643,392
PAUL WILLIAM BELTZ FAMILY ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$8,550,627
BUFFALO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		7168965200	$6,190,441
BUFFALO SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCES	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM			$6,190,441
BUFFALO OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7168381249	$4,067,489
BURCHFIELD-PENNEY ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM		5852713361x2	$2,025,673
WESTERN NEW YORK RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7166335869	$1,973,346
NIAGARA AQUARIUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		7162853575	$1,865,585
BUFFALO TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	263 MICHIGAN AVE	7168530084	$1,245,499
BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7168739644	$1,212,480
GRAYCLIFF CONSERVANCY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7169479217	$1,027,562
KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7168833560	$951,420
BUFFALO NAVAL PARK	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	1 NAVAL PARK COVE	7168471773	$928,588
THEODORE ROOSEVELT INAUGURAL SITE FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		7168840095	$749,203
AMHERST MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7166891440	$743,602
FOREST LAWN HERITAGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7168851600	$681,729
CENTER FOR EXPLORATORY AND PERCEPTUAL ARTS	ART MUSEUM		7168562717	$457,119
CAROUSEL SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	180 THOMPSON STREET	7166931885	$436,061
HALLWALLS	ART MUSEUM			$302,053
PRESERVATION BUFFALO NIAGARA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	617 MAIN ST STE 201	1768523300	$282,169
ART STUDIO OF WESTERN NEW YORK	ART MUSEUM		7168334450	$278,039
SANBORN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2822 NIAGARA STREET	7167315982	$273,130
BUFFALO NIAGARA CONVENTION CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	617 MAIN ST STE 200		$248,342
HAMBURG NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	3556 LAKE SHORE RD	7166274560	$220,799
HAMBURG NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	5859 S PARK AVE	7166486320	$220,799
IRA G. ROSS AEROSPACE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2221 NIAGARA FALL BOULDVARD SUITE 7	7162971324	$126,505
NIAGARA AEROSPACE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7162971324	$126,505
HONOR FLIGHT BUFFALO	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 338	7162544376	$107,671
GREATER BUFFALO SPORTS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM		7168552177	$94,837
SATURN CLUB HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7168848800	$88,547
EDWARD MCOTTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$76,210
NORTH TONAWANDA HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		7162130554	$70,532
HISTORIC AMUSEMENT RIDES PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$52,884
FIREMENS MEMORIAL EXHIBIT CENTER OF WESTERN NEW YORK	GENERAL MUSEUM		7167120413	$37,837
SOMERSET UNION MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM			$32,602
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE TONAWANDAS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7166947406	$30,050
TONAWANDA TOWN OF - HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	113 E MAIN STREET	7166947406	$30,050
BUFFALO FIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7168928400	$26,842
BUFFALO GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$26,502
STEEL PLANT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7168219361	$22,203
AMHERST MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM			$22,130
GENERAL PULASKI ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$21,176
HAMBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7166486320	$15,394
LACKAWANNA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$108
NIAGARA SCIENCE MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		7162822975	$100
AFRICANA RESEARCH MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7168629260
ALBRIGHT�KNOX ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM	1285 ELMWOOD AVENUE	7168828700
BENJAMIN & DR. EDGAR R. COFELD JUDAIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
BOLES-LORD HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7166496748
BUFFALO HOCKEY EXPERIENCE & MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7168393370
BUFFALO MUSIC HALL OF FAME	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BUFFALO NIAGARA FREEDOM STATION COALITION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BUFFALO NIAGARA HERITAGE VILLAGE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7166891440
BUFFALO QUARTERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BUFFALO SCIENCE MUSEUM CAMERA CLUB	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	1020 HUMBOLDT PARKWAY
BUFFALO WEATHER EXPERIENCE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	247 CAYUGA ROAD STE 200
BUFFALO ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	300 PARKSIDE AVENUE	7168373900
BUFFALO ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		7169956138
BURCHFIELD PENNEY ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM		7168786011
CAROUSEL SOC OF NIAGARA FRONTIER	GENERAL MUSEUM		7166931885
CHEEKTOWAGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DARWIN D. MARTIN HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7168563858
DEPEW HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7166831400
EDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	VT RTE 100
EDEN REGIONAL FARM MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7169923502
ERIE COUNTY HISTORICAL FEDERATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7166891440
FANDEMONEUM ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
GRAND ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HERSCHELL CARROUSEL FACTORY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7166931885
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH GERMAN SETTLEMENTS IN WESTERN NE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7167952890
LOCAL HISTORY DEPARTMENT NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM		7162864894
LOWER LAKES MARINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7168490914
MARK TWAIN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7168811454
MARTIN HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	143 JEWETT PARKWAY	7168563858
MUDPIES CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		7168547437
MUSEUM OF DISABILITY HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM	3826 MAIN STREET	7166293626
NATIVE AMERICAN CENTER FOR THE LIVING ARTS	GENERAL MUSEUM	25 RAINBOW MALL	7162842427
NIAGARA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
NIAGARA EXPERIENCE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM
NIAGARA FALLS VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMISSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ORCHARD PARK TOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		7166622185
PEDALING HISTORY BICYCLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7166623853
PIERCE ARROW MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7168530084
REINSTEIN WOODS NATURE PRESERVE	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	93 HONORINE DR	7166835959
REINSTEIN WOODS NATURE RESERVE AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	93 HONORINE DR	7166835959
RICHARDSON ARCHITECTURE CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
THEODORE ROOSEVEL INAUGURAL NHS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7168840095
TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		7168256397
TONAWANDA KENMORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	113 MAIN ST	7166947406
UB ART GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		7168293754
WAX MUSEUM COMPLEX	GENERAL MUSEUM		7162851271
WEBER MONUMENT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WEST SENECA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7166744283
WESTERN NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF HISTORICAL AGENCIES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7164396293
WESTERN NEW YORK RY SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7166627002
WHITWORTH FERGUSON PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		7168784911

Libraries in Fort Erie

Name	Address	Annual Visits
BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1 LAFAYETTE SQUARE	1,005,375
AMHERST PUBLIC LIBRARY	350 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PARKWAY	498,496
CHEEKTOWAGA PUBLIC LIBRARY	1030 LOSSON ROAD	259,738
NORTH TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY	505 MEADOW DRIVE	247,647
TOWN OF TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY	160 DELAWARE ROAD	229,244
ORCHARD PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	4570 SOUTH BUFFALO STREET	197,118
NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY	1425 MAIN STREET	183,040
HAMBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	102 BUFFALO STREET	142,629
WEST SENECA PUBLIC LIBRARY	1300 UNION ROAD	119,072
CITY OF TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY	333 MAIN STREET	94,860
GRAND ISLAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY	1715 BEDELL ROAD	67,965
LACKAWANNA PUBLIC LIBRARY	560 RIDGE ROAD	62,495
WHITEHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY	36351 MAIN ST.	43,621
EDEN LIBRARY	2901 EAST CHURCH STREET	33,537
SANBORN-PEKIN FREE LIBRARY	5884 WEST STREET	18,980

Farmers Markets in Fort Erie

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Blasdell Farmers' Market	3785 South Park Avenue	06/04/2014 to 10/22/2014	Wed: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Clyde Farmers Market	Village Park on South Park St.
Downtown Buffalo Country Market	Main Street at Court and Church Street	May to October	Tue:8:00 AM - 2:30 PM;Thu:8:00 AM - 2:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Elmwood Bidwell Farmers' Market	Elmwood at Bidwell	05/07/2016 to 11/26/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Farmers' Market at the Williamsville Mill	56 E. Spring St	May to October	Sat:8:00 am - 1:00 pm;	Yes
Hamburg Farmers' Market	Village Parking Lot, Entrances on Main & Union Streets	05/03/2014 to 11/01/2014	Sat: 7:30 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Kenmore Farmers Market	2919 Delaware Ave at Delaware Rd.
Lancaster Market	4913 Transit Road	05/03/2015 to 10/25/2015	Sun: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Niagara Falls City Market	Pine Avenue at 18th Street	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Mon: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM;Wed: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM;Fri: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM;
North Buffalo Farmers Market	85 Dakota Avenue	06/02/2016 to 10/27/2016	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
North Tonawanda City Market	Robinson St. and Payne Ave.	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Tue: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Thu: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Orchard Park Farmer's Market at Fox Run	One Fox Run Lane	05/08/2014 to 10/30/2014	Thu: 9:00 AM-1:30 PM;		Visit
Park Place Market	630 Main Street	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Tue: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;Thu: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;		Visit
Pulaski Farmers Market	South Park, center of village			Yes	Visit
The Broadway Market	999 Broadway St.	10/19/2013 to 04/19/2014	Fri: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;		Visit
The Mason City Market	9 N. Federal Avenue (Central Park)				Visit
Town of Pendleton Farmers Market	6570 Campbell Blvd.	06/05/2014 to 10/16/2014	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:30 PM;		Visit
University Community Farmers Market	Main Street at Englewood Avenue	05/17/2014 to 10/18/2014	Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Uptown Fresh Healthy Lifestyle Market	3248 Bailey Ave	06/25/2016 to 09/24/2016	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;

Breweries in Fort Erie

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bootleg Bucha	Brewery, Food Drink Shop	346 Connecticut St		Visit
Buffalo Brew Pub, Buffalo Brewpub	American Restaurant, Restaurant, Brewery, American Restaurant, and Bar, Brewery, Bar	6861 Main St	7166320552, 17166320552	Visit
Class Act	breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, recreation, food and drink	1122 Hertel Ave	7168771580
Community Beer Works	Other Food & Drink, Brewery West Side, Food & Drink	15 Lafayette Ave	7167594677	Visit
Couzin's	breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, recreation, food and drink	7115 Boston State Rd	7166491020
Crickett Tavern	bar & grill restaurants, food and drink, Breweries & Brew Pubs, breweries & brew pubs, Beer Pubs & T	1103 Erie Ave	7166943678, 7166929434
Dad's Cafe	breweries & brew pubs, cafes, bar & grill restaurants, Buffalo, NY, Restaurants & Bars, Bars / Taver	1895 Clinton St	7168268809
Earl's Tavern	breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Taverns	37 Walden Ave	716-892-2543, 7168922543
East Avenue Tavern	Restaurant, breweries & brew pubs	881 Oliver St	7166922479
Flying Bison	Brewery	840 Seneca St	7168731557	Visit
Foley's Tavern Inc	bar & grill restaurants, department stores, Bars & Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Beer Taverns & Pubs,	8752 Buffalo Ave	7162839959
Ginny's	breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Taverns	1149 E Ferry St	7168960741
Hamburg Brewing Company	Restaurant, Brewery	6553 Boston State Rd	7166493249, 17166493249	Visit
High Horse Brewing	Brewery	24 N Pleasant St	4132303034	Visit
Joanns Village Gate	breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Taverns	2265 Niagara St	7162829895
Joe's Budapest Cafe	breweries & brew pubs, cafes, bar & grill restaurants	350 Schenck St	7166926042
Johnny Yanni's Half Moon Bay	Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants, New York (n	126 Wheatfield St	7166943159	Visit
Kate's	breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Buff	1125 Tonawanda St	7168750123
M J Lounge	bar & grill restaurants, Bars, Cocktail Lounges, cocktail lounges, food and drink, breweries & brew	1013 Niagara St	7162829414
New Bird Cage The	breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, recreation, food and drink	475 Northampton St	7168868701
New York Beer Project	Brewery	6933 S Transit Rd	7162041122	Visit
Nicky G's Sports Bar	Food And Dining, bar & grill restaurants, cocktail lounges, family style restaurants, Bars & Pubs, R	2141 Clinton St	7168264259
Pan American Grill & Brewery	American Restaurant, Pubs, Brewery, Breweries	391 Washington St
Papa Joe's Sports Bar & Grill	bars & clubs, bars & pubs, taverns, barbecue, breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, Barbec	1011 Walden Ave	7168918165
Pearl @ The Webb	Brewery Central Business District	92 Pearl St		Visit
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery	Brewery, Bar, American Restaurant	76 Pearl Saint (at Seneca St)	7168562337	Visit
Slomba's Tavern	breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, Buffalo, NY, Restaurants & Bars, Bars / Taverns, Buf	75 Rodney Ave	7168369551

Stadiums & Teams in Fort Erie

Team	League	Division
Buffalo Bills	NFL	AFC East
Buffalo Sabres	NHL	Atlantic

Cell Towers in Fort Erie

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
INT SHADAGEE & FERRIER RDS (58572)	GTOWER	62
7174 Townline Rd	TOWER	49
3426 ABBOTT ROAD	TOWER	47
6243 BENNING ROAD	TOWER	47
4230-36 UNION RD	TOWER	41
1418 Eden Evans Center Rd (58639)	LTOWER	38
4051 RIVER ROAD	TOWER	30

Amtrak Stations in Fort Erie

4 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Buffalo, NY	75 Exchange Street	TRAIN
Buffalo, NY	55 Dick Road	TRAIN
Niagara Falls, NY	825 Depot Avenue West	TRAIN
Niagara Falls, ON	4267 Bridge Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Fort Erie

4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
INDECK-YERKES ENERGY SERVICES	1 SHERIDAN DRIVE	ERIE
INDECK-YERKES ENERGY SERVICES	1 SHERIDAN DRIVE	ERIE
UDG GOODYEAR	5400 FRONTIER AVENUE	NIAGARA
UDG GOODYEAR	5400 FRONTIER AVENUE	NIAGARA

Airports Near Fort Erie

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Buffalo Niagara International Airport	BUF	Large Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport	YTZ	Medium Airport
Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport	JHW	Medium Airport
Niagara District Airport	YCM	Medium Airport
Niagara Falls International Airport	IAG	Medium Airport
Akron Airport/Jesson Field	—	Small Airport
Arcade Tri County Airport	—	Small Airport
Basher Field	—	Small Airport
Bent-Wing Airport	—	Small Airport
Berdick Field	—	Small Airport
Bloecher Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Buffalo Airfield	—	Small Airport
Buffalo Lancaster Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Cambria Airport	—	Small Airport
Campbell Field	—	Small Airport
Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport	OLE	Small Airport
Chautauqua County-Dunkirk Airport	DKK	Small Airport
Chautauqua Lake Airpark	—	Small Airport
Clarence Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Cummings Airfield	—	Small Airport
Dart Airport	—	Small Airport
Evans Airways Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying F Airport	—	Small Airport
Fort Erie Airport	—	Small Airport
Gaines Valley Aviation Airport	—	Small Airport
Gentzke Aeronautical Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Gowanda Airport	—	Small Airport
Great Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Grimsby Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Hamburg Inc Airport	—	Small Airport
Hard Barn Cargas Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Hedge Hop Field	—	Small Airport
High Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Hollands International Field	—	Small Airport
Keysa Airport	—	Small Airport
Knowlesville Airport	—	Small Airport
Maple Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Merkle Airport	—	Small Airport
Mesmer Airport	—	Small Airport
Neverland Airport	—	Small Airport
Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport	—	Small Airport
Niagara South Airport	—	Small Airport
North Buffalo Suburban Airport	—	Small Airport
Olcott-Newfane Airport	—	Small Airport
Palmer Airport	—	Small Airport
Pine Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Port Colborne Airport	—	Small Airport
Potoczak Airport	—	Small Airport
R & R Aero Airport	—	Small Airport
Royalton Airport	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Fort Erie

59 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Abbott - Methadone Clinic	Substance Abuse	716-822-2117
Aurora Village - Residential Rehabilitation	Substance Abuse	716-219-8700
Beacon Center - Outpatient Chemical Dependency Program	Substance Abuse	716-282-4480
BestSelf Behavioral Health	Both	716-646-4991
BestSelf Behavioral Health - Abbott Corners PROS	Both	716-391-5700 x1676
BestSelf Behavioral Health - Children Services	Both	716-853-1335
BestSelf Behavioral Health - Franklin Recovery PROS	Both	716-852-1117 x1143
BestSelf Behavioral Health - University Branch	Both	716-835-4011
Boulevard Recovery Center - Outpatient Clinic	Both	716-833-3708
Brooks TLC Hospital System Inc - Outpatient Clinic 1	Substance Abuse	716-947-0316
BryLin Hospitals Inc	Mental Health	716-886-8200
Canal View 24 Hour Supervised - Community Residence	Mental Health	716-695-0452
CAO/Drug Abuse Research and Trt Prog - (DART)	Substance Abuse	716-884-9101 x3020
Casa Di Vita - Residential Reintegration	Substance Abuse	716-882-2108
Catholic Charities of Buffalo - Monsignor Carr Inst Niagara Falls	Both	716-205-0825
Cazenovia Manor - Residential Rehabilitation	Substance Abuse	716-822-8932
Child and Family Services	Mental Health	716-842-2750
Child and Family Services - Conners Childrens Center RTF	Mental Health	716-884-3802
Child and Family Services - Lee Randall Jones Childrens Residence	Mental Health	716-894-1981
Childrens Psychiatry Clinic - Oishei Childrens Hospital	Mental Health	716-859-5454
Community Missions Inc - Apartment Program	Mental Health	716-282-2654
Community Missions Inc - Niagara Visions PROS	Both	716-205-8708
Delta Village Inc - Residential Rehabilitation	Substance Abuse	716-831-1800
East Amherst Family Recovery Center - Outpatient Clinic	Substance Abuse	716-418-8531
EHS Inc - Evergreen Health Services MH OMH OP	Both	716-847-2441
EHS Inc - Evergreen Health Services SUP OP	Substance Abuse	716-847-2441
Endeavor Health Services - Behavioral Health Clinic	Both	716-896-7350
Endeavor Health Services - Behavioral Health Clinic	Both	716-895-6700
Envision Wellness Clinic - Envision Wellness WNY	Mental Health	716-877-6763 x14217
Erie County Medical Center Corporation	Both	716-898-1676
Erie County Medical Center Corporation - Adult and Family Clinic	Mental Health	716-898-3000
Family Success Center - Envision Wellness WNY	Mental Health	716-462-6554
First Step Center - Med Sup Withdrawal Inpatient	Substance Abuse	716-285-3421 x401
Freedom Village - Residential Rehabilitation	Substance Abuse	716-831-1800
Gateway Longview Inc	Mental Health	716-783-3221
Hansen House 24 Hour - 24 Hour Supervised Community Residence	Mental Health	716-282-1983
Harmonia Collaborative Care	Both	716-947-5025
Harmonia Collaborative Care	Both	716-648-0650
Horizon Health Services Inc - Bailey Recovery Center	Both	716-833-3622
Horizon Health Services Inc - Hertel Recovery Center	Both	716-831-1977
Horizon Health Services Inc - Pine Avenue Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	716-505-1060
Horizon Village Inc - Residential Rehabilitation	Substance Abuse	716-731-2030
Jewish Fam Servs of Western New York	Mental Health	716-883-1914 x317
Lighthouse Womens Res Trt Program	Substance Abuse	716-831-7877
Monsignor Carr Institute - Satellite Clinic	Both	716-277-9378
New Alternatives - OCCBHC	Substance Abuse	716-884-5797
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center - Behavioral Health	Mental Health	716-278-4000
Northern Erie Clinical Services - Outpatient	Substance Abuse	716-874-5536
OLV Human Services - Residential Treatment Facility	Mental Health	716-828-9491
Promesa Inc	Substance Abuse	716-768-4040 x107
PROMESA Inc - Methadone Clinic 2	Substance Abuse	716-768-4040 x107
Renaissance Rehabilitation Services - Residential Rehab for Youth	Substance Abuse	716-821-0391 x324
South Buffalo Counseling Center - OCCBHC	Substance Abuse	716-566-6507
Step Toward Success - Scattered Site Reintegration	Substance Abuse	716-852-4331
Stutzman Addiction Treatment Center - Chemical Dependency Inpt Rehab Program	Substance Abuse	716-882-4900
Sundram Manor - Residential Reintegration	Substance Abuse	716-284-6228
Terrace House - Med Sup Withdrawal Inpatient	Substance Abuse	716-854-2444
Unity House - Residential Reintegration	Substance Abuse	716-884-4952
VA Western New York Healthcare System - Niagara Falls Outpatient Clinic	Both	716-834-9200

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Erie

What is the population of Fort Erie?

Fort Erie has a population of 32,901 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 513 people per square mile, spread across 64.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Fort Erie expensive to live in?

Fort Erie is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $76,000, 1% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $980 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Fort Erie safe?

Fort Erie is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Overall, Fort Erie receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Fort Erie?

Fort Erie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches, with 48.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Fort Erie?

The job market in Fort Erie faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 21.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Fort Erie?

The median home value in Fort Erie is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $980. The homeownership rate is 79.8%.

How are the schools in Fort Erie?

10.5% of adults in Fort Erie hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.2% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Fort Erie?

The obesity rate in Fort Erie is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Fort Erie?

The average commute in Fort Erie is 25 minutes. 87.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 21.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Fort Erie?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Erie is 92.2% White, 2% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Asian. 88.3% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Buffalo, NY 276,397 pop · 3.7 mi Kenmore, NY 15,097 pop · 5.4 mi Grandyle Village, NY 5,000 pop · 6.2 mi Tonawanda Town, NY 56,973 pop · 6.5 mi Sloan, NY 3,757 pop · 7.2 mi Lackawanna, NY 19,779 pop · 7.6 mi Eggertsville, NY 15,416 pop · 7.8 mi Tonawanda, NY 15,044 pop · 8.1 mi Blasdell, NY 2,534 pop · 8.8 mi Cheektowaga, NY 76,251 pop · 9.2 mi University at Buffalo, NY 6,776 pop · 10.0 mi West Seneca, NY 45,329 pop · 10.2 mi Williamsville, NY 5,430 pop · 10.6 mi North Tonawanda, NY 30,338 pop · 10.8 mi

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