Cheektowaga Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
89,201 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,280 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$168,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$619 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$888 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
4
Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
5
Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
5
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 22 24
Feb 2 15 26
Mar 3 12 33
Apr 3 3 45
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 6 40
Dec 3 19 29

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 26, NY State Senate District 63, NY Assembly District 143, NY
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Schools

Cantalician Center for Learning
<1 miles, NE • 1 star
Cheektowaga High School
<1 miles, NW • 5 star
Union East Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Buffalo
<1 miles, W • 1 star
Villa Maria College
3 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Daemen College
4 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Erie County Medical Center
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
6 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Sisters of Charity Hospital
6 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

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