At a Glance
Median Income
$49,946
$24,635 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
Zillow: $166,180
Median Rent
$709/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
19.6% smoking rate
How Gowanda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gowanda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gowanda 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
Gowanda residents earn a median household income of $49,946 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,635. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,778 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gowanda is $84,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,180. Median rent is $709/month, with 33.0% 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 1938.
Education
10.5% of adults in Gowanda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gowanda has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,929
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,842/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,946
Per Capita$24,635
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$3,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent$709
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$166,180
Housing Units1,274
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain53.7 in/yr
Elevation765 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Gowanda was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.