Living in Gowanda, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gowanda · Census data 2020–2024
Gowanda has 2,683 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $51,828 (40% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $96,400, the median rent is $753/month.
Gowanda at a glance
- Population
- 2,683
- Median age
- 37.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $51,828State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $96,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $753/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Gowanda a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gowanda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gowanda the median home value is $96,400, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $753 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,077 a month in housing costs.
Gowanda median household income
The median household income in Gowanda is $51,828 and the income per person is $26,016. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Gowanda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,270
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 18.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.46
Gowanda demographics
- Population
- 2,683
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 1,034
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gowanda ›
Education in Gowanda
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Gowanda have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gowanda
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Gowanda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowanda | 2,683 | $51,828 | $96,400 | $753 |
| Perrysburg | 466 | $58,698 | $114,600 | $936 |
| South Dayton | 543 | $40,000 | $67,300 | $794 |
| North Collins | 1,081 | $66,607 | $123,100 | $853 |
| Cattaraugus | 1,034 | $60,341 | $71,200 | $683 |
| Farnham | 435 | $97,857 | $134,400 | $1,057 |
| Sunset Bay | 384 | $66,731 | $245,000 | — |
| Angola | 2,411 | $81,108 | $165,600 | $841 |
| Silver Creek | 2,604 | $63,854 | $125,400 | $967 |
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What is the median household income in Gowanda, NY?
The median household income in Gowanda is $51,828, 40% 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 Gowanda?
The median home value in Gowanda is $96,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Gowanda?
The median gross rent in Gowanda is $753 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Gowanda, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Gowanda?
The median age in Gowanda is 37.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Gowanda?
The average commute to work in Gowanda is 21 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gowanda?
The unemployment rate in Gowanda is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gowanda?
10.8% of adults in Gowanda 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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