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Depew, New York

Introduction to Depew, New York

Depew, New York is 3 miles E of Cheektowaga, New York and 9 miles E of Buffalo, New York. It is in Erie county. The village is part of the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metro area. The population of Depew is 16,629.

Depew History

The present day Village of Depew was first settled in by Europeans in 1808. It was named after Chauncey Depew, the railroad official and U.S. senator. It became a rail center in 1892 and was incorporated as a village on July 23, 1894. In the 19th century, the economic development of the village largely depended upon railroad-related industries. Depew was the hometown of American poet and writer, Lucille Clifton.

Depew and nearby Attractions

  • Dr. Victor Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve
  • Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
  • Six Flags Darien Lake Theme Park
  • Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum
  • Buckhorn Island State Park
  • Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Things To Do In Depew

There are several parks and playgrounds in Depew. The Firemen’s Park offers a picnic shelter, a full size swimming pool, basketball and volleyball courts, a wading pool and a playground. The village also has an indoor Ice Rink. Shopping can be enjoyed at the D and L Plaza Shopping Center.

Depew Transportation

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is close by.

Depew Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Rie Community College- North Campus, Erie Community College- South Campus and D'youville College.

High Points

Depew strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 15%Depew Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Depew, NY

Comparing Depew 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
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime75

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