Living in Depew, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Depew · Census data 2020–2024
Depew has 15,000 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $73,556 (14% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $196,500, the median rent is $1,061/month.
Depew at a glance
- Population
- 15,000
- Median age
- 43.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $73,556State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $196,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,061/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Depew a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Depew
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Depew the median home value is $196,500, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,061 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,461 a month in housing costs.
Depew median household income
The median household income in Depew is $73,556 and the income per person is $41,098. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Depew: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,075
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.23
Depew demographics
- Population
- 15,000
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 6,672
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Depew ›
Education in Depew
25.1% of adults 25 and older in Depew have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Depew
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Depew vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depew | 15,000 | $73,556 | $196,500 | $1,061 |
| Lancaster | 10,113 | $66,148 | $202,200 | $969 |
| Cheektowaga | 76,056 | $68,613 | $185,500 | $1,055 |
| Williamsville | 5,469 | $98,850 | $278,900 | $1,404 |
| Harris Hill | 6,069 | $100,881 | $322,600 | $1,734 |
| Sloan | 3,751 | $72,214 | $146,900 | $1,135 |
| West Seneca | 45,303 | $79,709 | $232,800 | $1,106 |
| Eggertsville | 14,894 | $82,767 | $248,100 | $886 |
| Elma Center | 2,814 | $121,425 | $423,000 | $1,395 |
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What is the median household income in Depew, NY?
The median household income in Depew is $73,556, 14% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Depew?
The median home value in Depew is $196,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Depew?
The median gross rent in Depew is $1,061 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Depew, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Depew?
The median age in Depew is 43.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Depew?
The average commute to work in Depew is 19 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Depew?
The unemployment rate in Depew is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Depew?
25.1% of adults in Depew have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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