At a Glance
Median Income
$66,774
$37,728 per capita
Home Value
$184,900
Zillow: $268,279
Median Rent
$914/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
1,161/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How North Tonawanda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Tonawanda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Tonawanda a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Tonawanda residents earn a median household income of $66,774 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,728. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% 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 North Tonawanda is $184,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,279. Median rent is $914/month, with 29.8% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
North Tonawanda reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,161/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in North Tonawanda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Tonawanda has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population30,338
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density3,007/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,774
Per Capita$37,728
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$13,570M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,900
Rent$914
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$268,279
Housing Units14,579
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent146/100K
Property1,161/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault66/100K
Burglary155/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation571 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
North Tonawanda was founded in 1809.
The median home in North Tonawanda was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Niagara Falls International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% 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.