New York · Metropolitan Area
Tonawanda is a small city in New York with a population of 15,044. Residents earn $61,619 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tonawanda receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Tonawanda offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tonawanda is $61,619, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Tonawanda is $159,500, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $776 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Tonawanda is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 140 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,347 per 100,000, near the national average.
26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Tonawanda experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 79.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
| 47% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,619 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,348 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,071 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,629 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,950 |
| County GDP | $13,570M |
| Restaurants | 534 |
| Healthcare | 485 |
| Retail | 715 |
| Manufacturing | 254 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.52% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
| Census Median | $159,500 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $240,000 |
| Median List Price | $240,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $185 |
| Homes Sold | 43 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.8% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $776 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,298 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.52% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,535/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 485 |
| Total Violent | 140.4/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 26.7/100K |
| Robbery | 20.1/100K |
| Assault | 93.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,346.6/100K |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 267.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,992.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 86.9/100K |
| Arson | 20.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.1 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 79.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,959/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0119°N, 78.8834°W |
| County FIPS | 36063 |
Winner: Republican by 14.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.0% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,959/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 11 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 485 |
| Restaurants | 534 |
| Retail Stores | 715 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |