New York · Metropolitan Area
Tonawanda Town is a mid-size city in New York with a population of 56,973. Residents earn $76,644 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Tonawanda Town receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Tonawanda Town offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tonawanda Town is $76,644, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Tonawanda Town is $199,400, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Tonawanda Town is below the national average at 164 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,748 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Tonawanda Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 95.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 92.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,644 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,530 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,288 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,365 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,097 |
| County GDP | $81,132M |
| Restaurants | 2,341 |
| Healthcare | 2,652 |
| Retail | 3,140 |
| Manufacturing | 914 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,093 |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.06% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |
| Census Median | $199,400 |
| 29% 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 | $1,062 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,093 |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.06% |
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,238/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,652 |
| Total Violent | 163.6/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Murder | 1.7/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Rape | 22.4/100K |
| Robbery | 58.5/100K |
| Assault | 80.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,747.7/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 254.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,424.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 68.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.7 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 95.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 17.3 sq mi (44.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9851°N, 78.8758°W |
| County FIPS | 36029 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,293/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 39 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,652 |
| Restaurants | 2,341 |
| Retail Stores | 3,140 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |