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Is Tonawanda Town a Good Place to Live? Tonawanda Town, New York: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Tonawanda Town ranks #169 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #81 of 524 smaller cities and #4 of 20 in New York. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($215,200, #84 of 524) and low rents ($1,102/mo, #91 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Tonawanda Town by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Tonawanda Town's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Tonawanda Town?
Tonawanda Town's cost of living index is 95.8, 4% below the US level of 100 and #482 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,102/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $215,200.
| Measure | Tonawanda Town | New YorkNY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 95.8#482 of 1,308 | 107.9 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $215,200#280 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,102/mo#333 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 2.8x#109 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 17%#155 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New York is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Tonawanda Town safe?
Tonawanda Town recorded 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 57% below the US rate of 328 and 62% below New York's 368. That ranks #219 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #92 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Tonawanda Town Police Department. Property crime runs 1,839 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Tonawanda Town | New YorkNY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 140#219 of 1,085 | 368 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,839#643 of 1,085 | 1,575 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New York is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Tonawanda Town?
The median household in Tonawanda Town earns $77,679, 7% below the US figure of $83,163 and 9% below New York ($85,820). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.3%). 10% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tonawanda Town | New YorkNY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $77,679#657 of 1,312 | $85,820 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.6%#297 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 10%#494 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New York is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Tonawanda Town?
The median resident of Tonawanda Town is 42.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 39.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #478 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Tonawanda Town | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 42.3 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 39.4%#478 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 73.1% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Tonawanda Town's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Tonawanda Town to describe its public schools. 31% of adults are obese and 9.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Tonawanda Town | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31%#457 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.6%#319 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 15.3%#301 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 5%#69 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Tonawanda Town?
The average commute in Tonawanda Town is 21.3 minutes (New York 33.2); 1.7% of workers take transit and 14.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Tonawanda Town scores 12.5 of 20 (above average walkable), #410 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 68.9°F and winters 26.5°F, with 33 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Tonawanda Town | New YorkNY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 21.3 min#448 of 1,312 | 33.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 4.6%#506 of 1,312 | 17.2% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 71.6% | 48.7% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1.7% | 24.2% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.2% | 5.8% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 14.1% | 11.8% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 12.5#410 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New York is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.5 | 16.8 | 2.3 |
| Feb | 32.7 | 17.3 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 41.4 | 24.7 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 54.5 | 34.3 | 3.2 |
| May | 67.6 | 45.7 | 3 |
| Jun | 76.3 | 56.2 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 80.7 | 61.2 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 79.1 | 59.6 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 72.5 | 52.2 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 59.5 | 41.6 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 47.4 | 31.9 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 36.7 | 23.7 | 2.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Niagara Falls International Airport.
| Measure | Tonawanda Town | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 47.7°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 68.9°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 26.5°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 33 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Niagara Falls International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Tonawanda Town?
Erie County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 64% of measured days were rated good; 11 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Erie County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, earthquake, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 71% of US counties.
| Measure | Tonawanda Town | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 11#882 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.12%#416 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Erie County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Erie County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.1% | 73% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0012% | 32% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0015% | 19% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Tonawanda Town compare with similar-size cities?
Tonawanda Town is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #81 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 56,806.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda Town, NYPop. 56,806 | #169 | 65.4 | $77,679 | $1,102/mo | 140 | 21.3 min |
| Sarasota, FLPop. 56,970 | #584 | 56.9 | $72,105 | $1,684/mo | 380 | 20.7 min |
| Marana, AZPop. 56,938 | #157 | 65.9 | $112,606 | $1,818/mo | 61 | 27.7 min |
| Bartlett, TNPop. 56,876 | #445 | 59.1 | $102,070 | $1,638/mo | 262 | 24.4 min |
| Oak Lawn, ILPop. 56,861 | #319 | 61.7 | $83,911 | $1,335/mo | 73 | 30.8 min |
| Albany, ORPop. 56,839 | #866 | 52.2 | $78,114 | $1,372/mo | 164 | 21 min |
| Kyle, TXPop. 56,823 | #367 | 60.7 | $90,323 | $1,752/mo | 135 | 36.4 min |
| Highland, CAPop. 56,675 | #1075 | 48.4 | $77,120 | $1,629/mo | 490 | 30.4 min |
| Smyrna, GAPop. 56,633 | #191 | 64.8 | $100,061 | $1,739/mo | 240 | 29.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Tonawanda Town compare with the rest of New York?
Tonawanda Town ranks #4 of the 20 New York cities we track, with a score of 65.4 against New York's statewide 54.9. Its households earn 9% below the New York median. Violent crime is 62% below the statewide rate.
| City | Rank in NY | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levittown, NYPop. 51,904 | #1 | 74.8 | $146,068 | $2,656/mo | no data |
| White Plains, NYPop. 60,666 | #2 | 70.8 | $110,763 | $2,269/mo | 115 |
| New Rochelle, NYPop. 82,769 | #3 | 67.5 | $109,167 | $1,917/mo | 154 |
| Tonawanda Town, NYPop. 56,806 | #4 | 65.4 | $77,679 | $1,102/mo | 140 |
| West Seneca, NYPop. 45,303 | #5 | 63.7 | $79,709 | $1,106/mo | no data |
| Yonkers, NYPop. 209,978 | #6 | 62.9 | $83,549 | $1,784/mo | 263 |
| Irondequoit, NYPop. 50,657 | #7 | 62.0 | $79,162 | $1,159/mo | no data |
| Cheektowaga, NYPop. 76,056 | #8 | 60.9 | $68,613 | $1,055/mo | no data |
| Troy, NYPop. 51,033 | #9 | 58.6 | $58,477 | $1,175/mo | 345 |
| Mount Vernon, NYPop. 72,427 | #10 | 57.3 | $78,779 | $1,629/mo | 496 |
| Hempstead, NYPop. 58,801 | #11 | 55.3 | $90,420 | $1,622/mo | no data |
| Albany, NYPop. 100,492 | #12 | 54.9 | $61,986 | $1,216/mo | 832 |
| New York, NYPop. 8,483,844 | #13 | 54.8 | $80,483 | $1,821/mo | 660 |
| Schenectady, NYPop. 68,847 | #14 | 51.6 | $58,399 | $1,145/mo | 705 |
| Utica, NYPop. 64,217 | #15 | 50.7 | $52,484 | $951/mo | 455 |
| Rochester, NYPop. 208,772 | #16 | 50.3 | $47,213 | $1,081/mo | 572 |
| Syracuse, NYPop. 146,384 | #17 | 49.8 | $47,819 | $1,039/mo | 612 |
| Binghamton, NYPop. 47,151 | #18 | 49.3 | $45,578 | $870/mo | 559 |
| Buffalo, NYPop. 276,854 | #19 | 48.8 | $50,041 | $1,046/mo | 729 |
| Niagara Falls, NYPop. 47,987 | #20 | 47.4 | $49,101 | $823/mo | 478 |
All 20 New York cities we track, by overall score. New York statewide: median income $85,820, violent crime 368.4 per 100,000.
How is Tonawanda Town's score calculated?
Tonawanda Town scores 65.4 out of 100, #169 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with New York's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Tonawanda Town. Similar-size median 55.5.
56.2 - SafetyCity data · 16% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Tonawanda Town's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
84.6 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Tonawanda Town. Similar-size median 58.9.
65.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Tonawanda Town's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
77.8 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Tonawanda Town. Similar-size median 56.1.
55.6 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Tonawanda Town. Similar-size median 50.0.
52.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Tonawanda Town's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
60.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
61.6 - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Tonawanda Town.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Tonawanda Town.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Tonawanda Town's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Tonawanda Town has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Tonawanda Town
Is Tonawanda Town, NY a good place to live?
Tonawanda Town ranks #169 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #81 of 524 smaller cities and #4 of 20 in New York. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($215,200, #84 of 524) and low rents ($1,102/mo, #91 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Tonawanda Town?
Tonawanda Town's cost of living index is 95.8, 4% below the US level of 100 and #482 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,102/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $215,200.
What is the crime rate in Tonawanda Town?
Tonawanda Town recorded 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 57% below the US rate of 328 and 62% below New York's 368. That ranks #219 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #92 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Tonawanda Town Police Department. Property crime runs 1,839 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Tonawanda Town?
The median household in Tonawanda Town earns $77,679, 7% below the US figure of $83,163 and 9% below New York ($85,820). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.3%). 10% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Tonawanda Town?
Median rent in Tonawanda Town is $1,102/mo (Census), #333 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 17% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Tonawanda Town?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Tonawanda Town is $215,200, #280 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Tonawanda Town?
We have too few school records for Tonawanda Town to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Tonawanda Town?
The average commute is 21.3 minutes, #448 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 33.2 minutes across New York. 4.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Tonawanda Town?
Tonawanda Town averages 47.7°F over the year, 68.9°F in summer and 26.5°F in winter, with 33 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Tonawanda Town walkable?
Tonawanda Town scores 12.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #410 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Tonawanda Town at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Erie County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, earthquake, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 71% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Tonawanda Town?
Erie County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 64% of measured days were rated good; 11 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Tonawanda Town?
Tonawanda Town has 56,806 residents. The median resident of Tonawanda Town is 42.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 39.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #478 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Tonawanda Town compare with the rest of New York?
Tonawanda Town ranks #4 of the 20 New York cities we track, with a score of 65.4 against New York's statewide 54.9. Its households earn 9% below the New York median. Violent crime is 62% below the statewide rate.
What cities are similar in size to Tonawanda Town?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Tonawanda Town's population of 56,806 are Sarasota, FL (#584 overall), Marana, AZ (#157 overall), Bartlett, TN (#445 overall), Oak Lawn, IL (#319 overall), and Albany, OR (#866 overall). Tonawanda Town is #169.