At a Glance
Median Income
$75,049
$33,036 per capita
Home Value
$143,500
Zillow: $252,113
Median Rent
$836/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.2% smoking rate
How Newfane Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newfane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newfane a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newfane residents earn a median household income of $75,049 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,036. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,950 business establishments, including 534 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newfane is $143,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,113. Median rent is $836/month, with 9.0% 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 1952.
Education
28.3% of adults in Newfane hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newfane has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population3,470
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density655/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,049
Per Capita$33,036
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$13,570M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,500
Rent$836
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$252,113
Housing Units1,425
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation349 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Newfane was built in 1952.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Niagara Falls International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 534 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.