Niagara County, New York
Among the top 2% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
- top 4% for airport distance
- top 5% for school quality
- bottom 1% for property tax rate
Niagara County is a county in New York with about 212,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, school quality, and walkability. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websiteniagaracounty.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.6 in2.8 in
humid 75%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 38% of US counties
Home Value$163k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$823better than 49% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 33% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.43%better than 1% of US counties
Income Tax10.90%better than 3% of US counties
Sales Tax8.53%better than 23% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden19.72%better than 3% of US counties
Unemployment5.8%better than 30% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.5 in39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall80.3 inbetter than 4% of US counties
Sunny Days173 daysbetter than 4% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 74% of US counties
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 85% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk83.4better than 16% of US counties
Air Quality33 AQIbetter than 87% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime1125/100kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Crime1329/100kbetter than 31% of US counties
Community
Population212,23090th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.165th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2750th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9725th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.6%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.4%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.6%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.3%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 62% of US counties
Walkability8.8/20better than 89% of US counties
Airport Distance18 mibetter than 96% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.7%better than 72% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.84better than 46% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 46% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Niagara County an affordable place to live?
- Niagara County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 38% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Niagara County?
- The median home value in Niagara County is $163k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Niagara County?
- Median household income in Niagara County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Niagara County?
- Median gross rent in Niagara County is $823 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Niagara County safe?
- Niagara County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1125/100k (better than 29%). Property crime is 1329/100k.
- What is the weather like in Niagara County?
- Niagara County averages 71°F in July and 25°F in January, with 38.5 in of annual precipitation and about 173 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Niagara County?
- Public-school quality in Niagara County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Niagara County?
- The average one-way commute in Niagara County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)