Living in North Tonawanda, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Tonawanda · Census data 2020–2024
North Tonawanda has 30,198 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $66,961 (22% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $197,200, the median rent is $934/month.
North Tonawanda at a glance
- Population
- 30,198
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $66,961State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $197,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $934/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is North Tonawanda a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Tonawanda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Tonawanda the median home value is $197,200, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $934 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,462 a month in housing costs.
North Tonawanda median household income
The median household income in North Tonawanda is $66,961 and the income per person is $38,413. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Tonawanda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,710
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.14
North Tonawanda demographics
- Population
- 30,198
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 14,015
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Tonawanda ›
Education in North Tonawanda
27.1% of adults 25 and older in North Tonawanda have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Tonawanda
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
North Tonawanda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda | 30,198 | $66,961 | $197,200 | $934 |
| Tonawanda | 15,030 | $58,326 | $173,600 | $835 |
| Tonawanda Town | 56,806 | $77,679 | $215,200 | $1,102 |
| Kenmore | 15,044 | $77,639 | $208,600 | $1,081 |
| Grandyle Village | 4,912 | $115,036 | $227,300 | $1,209 |
| Eggertsville | 14,894 | $82,767 | $248,100 | $886 |
| Sanborn | 1,573 | $82,122 | $235,600 | $1,049 |
| Niagara Falls | 47,987 | $49,101 | $115,300 | $823 |
| Williamsville | 5,469 | $98,850 | $278,900 | $1,404 |
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What is the median household income in North Tonawanda, NY?
The median household income in North Tonawanda is $66,961, 22% 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 North Tonawanda?
The median home value in North Tonawanda is $197,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Tonawanda?
The median gross rent in North Tonawanda is $934 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is North Tonawanda, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in North Tonawanda?
The median age in North Tonawanda is 43.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Tonawanda?
The average commute to work in North Tonawanda is 20 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Tonawanda?
The unemployment rate in North Tonawanda is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Tonawanda?
27.1% of adults in North Tonawanda 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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