Median Income
$74,500
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.4%
60% lower than US avg
Unemployment
22.6%
528% higher than US avg
How Niagara Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population94,415
Median AgeN/A
Density1,163/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment22.6%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units37,795
Rent Burden23.3%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQIN/A
Rain43.7 in/yr
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+33.1%
Graduate+4.4%
Is Niagara Falls a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Niagara Falls receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Niagara Falls has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Niagara Falls is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 22.6%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Niagara Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches, including 46.6 inches of snow.
Niagara Falls has a population of 94,415 with a density of 1,163 people per square mile.
Population
94,415
Total Population
2021 Census
Race & Ethnicity
Niagara Falls vs U.S. Average
Social Characteristics
Niagara Falls vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Niagara Falls is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.6% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income: Niagara Falls vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $74,500 |
| 1% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 22.6% |
| 528% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.6% |
| Housing Units | 37,795 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Niagara Falls vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Niagara Falls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Niagara Falls has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 43.7 inches |
| 15% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 46.6 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 81.2 sq mi (210.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1001°N, 79.0663°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |