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Cheektowaga, NY


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Cheektowaga, New York

Cheektowaga, New York, in Erie county, is 6 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The town is considered part of the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. Cheektowaga has a population of 79,988.

The People and Families of Cheektowaga

In Cheektowaga, about 53% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Cheektowaga. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cheektowaga had a median family income of $46,486.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Cheektowaga ($3,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Cheektowaga Housing

About 71% of housing units in Cheektowaga are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Cheektowaga, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Cheektowaga, NY

Comparing Cheektowaga to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population108
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use54
Walking and Biking to Work27
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built37
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

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