North Tonawanda, New York
Among the top 2% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US places
- top 4% for airport distance
- top 9% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 3% for property tax rate
North Tonawanda is a mid-size city in New York with about 30,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, natural disaster risk, and walkability. It rates lower on annual snowfall and property tax rate.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.8 in3.0 in
humid 76%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 48% of US places
Home Value$166k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$855better than 57% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 44% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.64%better than 3% of US places
Income Tax10.90%better than 8% of US places
Sales Tax8.53%better than 26% of US places
Estimated total tax burden20.27%better than 6% of US places
Unemployment5.6%better than 34% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.1 in44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall79.8 inbetter than 5% of US places
Sunny Days185 daysbetter than 13% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 70% of US places
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 76% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk29.0better than 91% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 27% of US places
School Quality95.1better than 84% of US places
Violent Crime880/100kbetter than 42% of US places
Property Crime1087/100kbetter than 44% of US places
Community
Population30,47995th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.460th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1438th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9851st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.6%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.2%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 82% of US places
Walkability10.6/20better than 88% of US places
Airport Distance10 mibetter than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.1%better than 57% of US places
Amenities Nearby86.62better than 52% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 32% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is North Tonawanda an affordable place to live?
- North Tonawanda is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 48% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in North Tonawanda?
- The median home value in North Tonawanda is $166k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in North Tonawanda?
- Median household income in North Tonawanda is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in North Tonawanda?
- Median gross rent in North Tonawanda is $855 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is North Tonawanda safe?
- North Tonawanda is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 880/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 1087/100k.
- What is the weather like in North Tonawanda?
- North Tonawanda averages 71°F in July and 25°F in January, with 40.1 in of annual precipitation and about 185 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in North Tonawanda?
- Public-school quality in North Tonawanda is above average, scoring better than 84% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in North Tonawanda?
- The average one-way commute in North Tonawanda is 21 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)