Living in Tonawanda Town, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tonawanda Town · Census data 2020–2024
Tonawanda Town has 56,806 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $77,679 (10% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $215,200, the median rent is $1,102/month.
Tonawanda Town at a glance
- Population
- 56,806
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $77,679State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $215,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,102/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Tonawanda Town a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tonawanda Town
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tonawanda Town the median home value is $215,200, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,488 a month in housing costs.
Tonawanda Town median household income
The median household income in Tonawanda Town is $77,679 and the income per person is $44,748. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Tonawanda Town: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,998
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.09
Tonawanda Town demographics
- Population
- 56,806
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 26,921
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tonawanda Town ›
Education in Tonawanda Town
39.4% of adults 25 and older in Tonawanda Town have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tonawanda Town
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Tonawanda Town vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda Town | 56,806 | $77,679 | $215,200 | $1,102 |
| Kenmore | 15,044 | $77,639 | $208,600 | $1,081 |
| Tonawanda | 15,030 | $58,326 | $173,600 | $835 |
| Eggertsville | 14,894 | $82,767 | $248,100 | $886 |
| Grandyle Village | 4,912 | $115,036 | $227,300 | $1,209 |
| North Tonawanda | 30,198 | $66,961 | $197,200 | $934 |
| Buffalo | 276,854 | $50,041 | $164,200 | $1,046 |
| Williamsville | 5,469 | $98,850 | $278,900 | $1,404 |
| Sloan | 3,751 | $72,214 | $146,900 | $1,135 |
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What is the median household income in Tonawanda Town, NY?
The median household income in Tonawanda Town is $77,679, 10% 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 Tonawanda Town?
The median home value in Tonawanda Town is $215,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Tonawanda Town?
The median gross rent in Tonawanda Town is $1,102 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Tonawanda Town, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Tonawanda Town?
The median age in Tonawanda Town is 42.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Tonawanda Town?
The average commute to work in Tonawanda Town is 21 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tonawanda Town?
The unemployment rate in Tonawanda Town is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tonawanda Town?
39.4% of adults in Tonawanda Town 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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