Niagara County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
211,341 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,809 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$177,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$638 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$731 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
4
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
5
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 24
Feb 2 15 26
Mar 2 11 34
Apr 3 3 46
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 5 41
Dec 3 18 30

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 26, NY State Senate District 62, NY Assembly District 144, NY
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Schools

Wilson High School
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Wilson Elementary School
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Newfane Elementary School
6 miles, E • 3.2 star
Newfane Middle School
6 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Niagara County Community College
9 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Niagara University
15 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Eastern Niagara Hospital
10 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
17 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
21 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

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