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Kenmore, New York

Introduction to Kenmore, New York

Kenmore, New York, in Erie county, is 5 miles N of Buffalo, New York. The village is part of the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan statistical area. About 16,426 people live in Kenmore.

Kenmore History

The village of Kenmore makes up the southern part of the Town of Tonawanda. Joseph Ellicott was one of the first residents in this region. He was appointed by the Holland Land Company as the resident land agent for the area in 1800, and began selling land to settlers shortly after. The New York State Legislature officially founded the Town of Tonawanda in April of 1836.

Kenmore and nearby Attractions

  • Buffalo Zoo
  • Martin's Fantasy Island
  • Buffalo Museum of Science
  • CEPA Gallery
  • Historical Society of the Tonawandas
  • Beaver Island State Park

Things To Do In Kenmore

Though Kenmore is a small village, a diverse array of facilities is available in and around it. Golfers can play a round at any of the several well maintained golf courses in the area. One can also enjoy water-based activities like boating, fishing and swimming in the region.

Kenmore Transportation

Niagara Falls International Airport is nearby.

Kenmore Higher Education

SUNY College at Buffalo, Canisius College, D'youville College and Erie Community College provide programs in higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Kenmore Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Kenmore Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Kenmore Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Kenmore, NY

Comparing Kenmore 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
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity34
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times79
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime86

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