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North Tonawanda, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Niagara County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
30,338 Population 3,007/sq mi density
$66,774 Median Income $37,728 per capita
$184,900 Home Value $268,279 Zillow
$914 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 1,161 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,774 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,900 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher

North Tonawanda, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,774
11% below
$37,728 per capita
Home Value
$184,900
34% below
Zillow: $268,279
Median Rent
$914/mo
21% below
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
62% below
1,161/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
21% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
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)

Income
89%
Home Value
66%
Rent
79%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
38%
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.