At a Glance
Median Income
$49,946
$24,635 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
Zillow: $152,101
Median Rent
$709/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
407/100K
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $152,101. 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.
Safety & Crime
Gowanda reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,875/100K.
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 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,929
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,842/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,946
Per Capita$24,635
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$3,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent$709
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$152,101
Housing Units1,274
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property1,875/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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