Gowanda, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,929
Population
1,842/sq mi density
$49,946
Median Income
$24,635 per capita
$84,700
Home Value
$166,180 Zillow
$709
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,946 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,700 home value, $709/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$84,700
70% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$709/mo
39% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,274
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$84,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$166,180
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.3%
Owner-Occupied
36.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$709/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $84,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $166,180 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $709 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,274 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 33.0% |