Living in East Aurora, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Aurora · Census data 2020–2024
East Aurora has 5,993 residents with a median age of 50.4. The median household income is $103,949 (21% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $364,100, the median rent is $1,196/month.
East Aurora at a glance
- Population
- 5,993
- Median age
- 50.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $103,949State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $364,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,196/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is East Aurora a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the New York median; home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Aurora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Aurora the median home value is $364,100, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,196 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,263 a month in housing costs.
East Aurora median household income
The median household income in East Aurora is $103,949 and the income per person is $57,429. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Aurora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,715
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.24
East Aurora demographics
- Population
- 5,993
- Median age
- 50.4
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 2,515
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Aurora ›
Education in East Aurora
57.9% of adults 25 and older in East Aurora have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 31% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Aurora
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 23.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
East Aurora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Aurora | 5,993 | $103,949 | $364,100 | $1,196 |
| Billington Heights | 1,610 | $81,947 | $347,700 | — |
| Elma Center | 2,814 | $121,425 | $423,000 | $1,395 |
| Orchard Park | 3,072 | $99,904 | $399,400 | $1,192 |
| West Seneca | 45,303 | $79,709 | $232,800 | $1,106 |
| Town Line | 2,229 | $78,393 | $257,300 | — |
| Holland | 1,024 | $37,344 | $258,800 | $765 |
| Lancaster | 10,113 | $66,148 | $202,200 | $969 |
| Strykersville | 665 | $74,615 | $185,700 | $858 |
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What is the median household income in East Aurora, NY?
The median household income in East Aurora is $103,949, 21% higher 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 East Aurora?
The median home value in East Aurora is $364,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in East Aurora?
The median gross rent in East Aurora is $1,196 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is East Aurora, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the New York median; home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 3%.
What is the median age in East Aurora?
The median age in East Aurora is 50.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Aurora?
The average commute to work in East Aurora is 26 minutes; 23.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Aurora?
The unemployment rate in East Aurora is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Aurora?
57.9% of adults in East Aurora 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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