Cheektowaga, NY

Cheektowaga, New York

Introduction to 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.

Cheektowaga History

The name of the town is derived from an Erie-Seneca Indian word, “Ji-ik-do-wah-gah,” which means “place of the crabapple tree." The southern portion of the Cheektowaga was a part of the Buffalo Creek Reservation. The earliest European settler in the area was Appollos Hitchcock, who built his home here in 1808. Cheektowaga was officially established in March of 1839.

Cheektowaga and nearby Attractions

• Delaware Park
• Grover Cleveland Golf Course
• Westwood Country Club
• Elcott Creek Park
• CEPA Gallery
• Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society

Things To Do In Cheektowaga

The nearby conservation area offers wonderful opportunities to spend time in pristine wilderness. A number of parks dot the town and provide a diverse array of opportunities for rest and recreation. Those interested in learning more about the area can visit any of the several nearby museums.

Cheektowaga Transportation

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is nearby.

Cheektowaga Higher Education

Erie Community College, Canisius College, SUNY College and D'youville College provide facilities for higher studies.

Comparative Profile of Cheektowaga, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Cheektowaga Almanac

Cheektowaga Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cheektowaga Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cheektowaga, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cheektowaga Hospitals

ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL OF CHEEKTOWAGA NEW YORK
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
2605 HARLEM ROAD
(716) 891-2400
Emergency Service: Yes

Cheektowaga High Schools (2004)

CHEEKTOWAGA HS
3600 UNION RD
716-686-3602
Serves 779 students.

MARYVALE HS
1050 MARYVALE DR
716-631-7481
Serves 766 students.

CLEVELAND HILL HS
105 MAPLEVIEW RD
716-836-7200
Serves 464 students.

JOHN F. KENNEDY SHS
305 CAYUGA CREEK RD
716-891-6407
Serves 441 students.

Cheektowaga Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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