Niagara University, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Niagara County County

1.0 /5.0

F Poor

1,341 Population 5,830/sq mi density

49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

1,179 Violent Crime/100K 5,357 property/100K

Overall

1.0 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,179 violent crimes/100K (210% above avg)

Niagara University, NY

At a Glance

Violent Crime

1,179/100K

210% above

5,357/100K property

Unemployment

3.4%

6% below

Obesity Rate

15.1%

53% below

4.4% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

49°F

260 sunny days/yr

How Niagara University Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Unemployment

94%

Crime

310%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Niagara University a Good Place to Live?

1.0 / 5.0 - Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Niagara University reports 1,179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 210% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,357/100K.

Climate & Weather

Niagara University has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,341

Median Age19.3 yrs

Density5,830/mi²

Male / Female39% / 61%

Foreign Born13.6%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$5,099

Unemployment3.4%

Poverty

County GDP$13,570M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership

Zillow$332,600

Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

Violent1,179/100K

Property5,357/100K

Health

Obesity15.1%

Diabetes2.0%

Smoking4.4%

Heart Disease0.7%

Premature Death9,535/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F

Sunny Days260/yr

Rain34.4 in/yr

AQI36 (Good)

Elevation599 ft

Education

Bachelor's+

High School+

School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%

Commute13 min

Broadband0.0%

Internet Speed175 Mbps

EV Stations1

Libraries12

Did You Know?

Niagara University was founded in 1856.

The nearest airport is Niagara Falls International (5 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.

6.7% of the population has a disability.

13.6% of residents are foreign-born.

Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.

There are 534 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.