Niagara 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 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
7,842 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,489 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$138,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$905 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Niagara 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

Niagara County
4
Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area
5
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 25
Feb 2 16 27
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 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 6 41
Dec 3 19 30

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 26, NY State Senate District 62, NY Assembly District 145, NY
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Schools

Colonial Village Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Niagara Falls High School
2 miles, W • 4.6 star
Cataract Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Geraldine J Mann School
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Niagara University
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Niagara County Community College
6 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Kenmore Mercy Hospital
11 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
18 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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