Gowanda, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
2,929 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,946 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$84,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$505 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$556 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cattaraugus County
2
Olean Urban Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cattaraugus County
2
Olean Urban Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 22 24
Feb 2 15 26
Mar 3 11 33
Apr 3 3 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 4 7 40
Dec 4 20 29

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 57, NY Assembly District 148, NY
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Schools

Gowanda Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Gowanda High School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Gowanda Elementary School
1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Blossom Garden Friends School
5 miles, E • 1 star
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Colleges

SUNY at Fredonia
20 miles, W • 2.3 star
Hilbert College
21 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Bryant & Stratton College-Online
24 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Bryant & Stratton College-Southtowns
24 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
14 miles, E • 2.3 star
Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, Inc
20 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
28 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
35 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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