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Sloan, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,757 Population 4,817/sq mi density
$69,954 Median Income $32,406 per capita
$120,000 Home Value $232,351 Zillow
$1,081 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
1,228 Violent Crime/100K 4,817 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$69,954 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $1,081/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,228 violent crimes/100K (223% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sloan, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,954
7% below
$32,406 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
57% below
Zillow: $232,351
Median Rent
$1,081/mo
7% below
21.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,228/100K
223% above
4,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Sloan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
43%
Rent
93%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
323%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sloan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sloan residents earn a median household income of $69,954 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,406. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sloan is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,351. Median rent is $1,081/month, with 21.5% 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 1945.

Safety & Crime

Sloan reports 1,228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 223% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,817/100K.

Education

18.4% of adults in Sloan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sloan has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population3,757
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density4,817/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,954
Per Capita$32,406
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$1,081
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$232,351
Housing Units1,710
Rent Burden21.5%

Crime

F
Violent1,228/100K
Property4,817/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation617 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries39

Did You Know?

The median home in Sloan was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.