Cheektowaga

Cheektowaga, New York Overview

With a composite score of 56.4/100 and a B grade, Cheektowaga ranks #6 of 20 cities in New York. Its strongest showing is in Education (78/100), while Outdoor Access (30/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Cheektowaga

The median household income in Cheektowaga is $61,246, 25% below the statewide median of $81,386. The local unemployment rate of 4% is lower than the state’s 4.5%.

Cost of Living in Cheektowaga

Cheektowaga is an affordable pocket within an otherwise expensive state — its cost of living index of 94.4 sits well below New York’s 108 (100 = national average). The median home value is $169,200. Median monthly rent is $1,025. Renters spend 20.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Cheektowaga

The adult obesity rate in Cheektowaga is 32.7% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.6%. Residents report an average of 16.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. New York ranks #14 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Cheektowaga

Cheektowaga has a high school graduation rate of 83.8%. The student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $22,333 per student, well above the national median. The city has 13 public schools serving 6,877 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Cheektowaga

Winters in Cheektowaga are cold, averaging 22.7°F. Summers average 69.7°F. Winters average 22.7°F. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. The mean commute time is 18.5 minutes, compared to 29.3 for New York overall.

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