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East Aurora, New York

Introduction to East Aurora, New York

East Aurora, New York, in Erie county, is 11 miles SE of Cheektowaga, New York and 15 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. Part of the surrounding Buffalo-Niagara Falls metro area, East Aurora is home to some 6,673 residents.

East Aurora History

East Aurora was founded in 1804, and officially incorporated in 1874. It was once the base for Fisher Price, the famous toy manufacturer. East Aurora is located in Erie County, which was established in 1821 out of Niagara County and consisted of lands extending from Tonawanda Creek to Cattaraugus Creek.

East Aurora and nearby Attractions

  • Aurora Historical Museum
  • Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
  • Beaver Island State Park
  • Buffalo Zoo
  • Martin's Fantasy Island
  • Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Things To Do In East Aurora

Nearby museums include the Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum, the Bennington Historical Society Museum and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Beaver Island State Park offers hunting, fishing, hiking and skiing opportunities. Martin's Fantasy Island and the Buffalo Zoo are accessible from East Aurora as well.

East Aurora Transportation

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is nearby.

East Aurora Higher Education

Local colleges include Erie Community College, Canisius College, D’youville College and SUNY College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%East Aurora Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%East Aurora College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%East Aurora Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%East Aurora Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of East Aurora, NY

Comparing East Aurora 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 Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Housing Recently Built11

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