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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Harper Wood

Grocery stores in Tonawanda -recommendations?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 15,044, Tonawanda is a small town. Household incomes average around $61,619 in Tonawanda. The median home value here is around $159,500, which is actually reasonable. Public transit ...

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Michael R.

Best companies to work for in Tonawanda?

OK so I'm single, late 30s, and Rent is about $776/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $159,500 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sug...

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Harper Wood

Best apartments in Tonawanda under ?

Military spouse here. What do you all think? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Ella Morris

Rent vs buy in Tonawanda -what makes sense?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $61,619 in Tonawanda. With a population of 15,044, Tonawanda is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Tonawanda? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Reagan A.

Worst things about Tonawanda nobody talks about

My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Tonawanda sits at 257.6 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $776 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know y...

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Carter A.

Tonawanda quality of life -am I missing something?

Hello, It's a a small town city with about 15,044 people. Household incomes average around $61,619 in Tonawanda. The median home value here is around $159,500, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly,...

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Harper Wood

Job market in Tonawanda for tech?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $61,619 in Tonawanda. You can expect to pay around $776 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a simil...

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Carter A.

Tonawanda job market vs Boston

Hello, I'm a 51-year-old teacher and The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks in advance!

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Weston Perez

How much do you pay for rent in Tonawanda?

Hey, I'm a 22-year-old contractor and You can expect to pay around $776 for rent here. Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 15,044, Tonawanda is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Tonawanda sits at 257.6 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better ...

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