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Kenmore, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
15,097 Population 10,484/sq mi density
$75,768 Median Income $43,455 per capita
$192,600 Home Value $232,351 Zillow
$1,035 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
164 Violent Crime/100K 1,748 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,768 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,600 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenmore, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,768
1% above
$43,455 per capita
Home Value
$192,600
32% below
Zillow: $232,351
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
11% below
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
57% below
1,748/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.7%
36% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Kenmore Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kenmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
68%
Rent
89%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenmore a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kenmore residents earn a median household income of $75,768 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,455. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kenmore is $192,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,351. Median rent is $1,035/month, with 32.4% 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

Kenmore reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,748/100K.

Education

45.7% of adults in Kenmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kenmore has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population15,097
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density10,484/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,768
Per Capita$43,455
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,600
Rent$1,035
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$232,351
Housing Units7,492
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

F
Violent164/100K
Property1,748/100K

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation614 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.7%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries39

Did You Know?

Kenmore was founded in 1899.
The median home in Kenmore was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.