Tonawanda Town, NY

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.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
56,973 Population 3,293/sq mi density
$76,644 Median Income $43,530 per capita
$199,400 Home Value
$1,062 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
164 Violent Crime/100K 1,748 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,644 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,400 home value, $1,062/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K (57% below avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,644
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $199,400
29% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 164/100K
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.5%
14% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,062
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.2%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

How Tonawanda Town Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population56,973
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density3,293/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,644
Per Capita$43,530
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$81,132M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,400
Rent$1,062
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent164/100K
Property1,748/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault81/100K
Burglary255/100K

Health

Obesity31.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation620 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+95.7%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute20 min
Libraries39

Is Tonawanda Town a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Tonawanda Town has a population of 56,973 with a density of 3,293 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.9%), with 4.9% Black.

Population

56,973
Total Population
3,293
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
17.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Tonawanda Town vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.8%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.2%
46% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tonawanda Town vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tonawanda Town is $76,644, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Tonawanda Town vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,644
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,530
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
IRS Avg AGI$78,365

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,097
County GDP$81,132M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,341
Healthcare2,652
Retail3,140
Manufacturing914

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,093
131% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.9 min
Work from Home13.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Tonawanda Town is $199,400, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,062 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$199,400
29% below US avg
Median List Price$240,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$240,000
$/Sq Ft$185
Homes Sold43
Sale-to-List Ratio101.8%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory18

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,062
9% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,093
131% above US avg
Effective Rate4.06%
In Tonawanda Town, 31.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 20.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tonawanda Town vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.2%
3% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma11.4%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate80.8%
Premature Death8,238/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access97.2%
Healthcare Facilities2,652
Tonawanda Town has a violent crime rate of 164 per 100,000 residents, 57% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,748 per 100,000 (11% below US avg). The murder rate is 1.7 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Tonawanda Town vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent163.6/100K
57% below US avg
Murder1.7/100K
73% below US avg
Rape22.4/100K
Robbery58.5/100K
Assault80.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,747.7/100K
11% below US avg
Burglary254.8/100K
Theft1,424.0/100K
Vehicle Theft68.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Tonawanda Town has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall95.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area17.3 sq mi (44.8 km²)
Population Density3,293/sq mi
Coordinates42.9851°N, 78.8758°W
County FIPS36029
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 45.2%
D 54.8%

Winner: Democrat by 9.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.5%
14% above US avg
High School+95.7%
School Test Score5.39
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,293/sq mi
Total Area17.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries39
Healthcare Facilities2,652
Restaurants2,341
Retail Stores3,140

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.9 min
Work from Home13.4%

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