Living in Tonawanda, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tonawanda · Census data 2020–2024
Tonawanda has 15,030 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $58,326 (32% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $173,600, the median rent is $835/month.
Tonawanda at a glance
- Population
- 15,030
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $58,326State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $173,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $835/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Tonawanda a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tonawanda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tonawanda the median home value is $173,600, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,339 a month in housing costs.
Tonawanda median household income
The median household income in Tonawanda is $58,326 and the income per person is $36,905. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Tonawanda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,412
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.11
Tonawanda demographics
- Population
- 15,030
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 7,085
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tonawanda ›
Education in Tonawanda
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Tonawanda have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tonawanda
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Tonawanda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda | 15,030 | $58,326 | $173,600 | $835 |
| Tonawanda Town | 56,806 | $77,679 | $215,200 | $1,102 |
| North Tonawanda | 30,198 | $66,961 | $197,200 | $934 |
| 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 |
| Williamsville | 5,469 | $98,850 | $278,900 | $1,404 |
| Buffalo | 276,854 | $50,041 | $164,200 | $1,046 |
| Niagara Falls | 47,987 | $49,101 | $115,300 | $823 |
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What is the median household income in Tonawanda, NY?
The median household income in Tonawanda is $58,326, 32% 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?
The median home value in Tonawanda is $173,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Tonawanda?
The median gross rent in Tonawanda is $835 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Tonawanda, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 13.8%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Tonawanda?
The median age in Tonawanda is 43.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Tonawanda?
The average commute to work in Tonawanda is 23 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tonawanda?
The unemployment rate in Tonawanda is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tonawanda?
28.5% of adults in 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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