Lackawanna, NY

Lackawanna, New York

Lackawanna, New York, in Erie county, is 5 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. Lackawanna contains a population of approximately 19,064.

The People and Families of Lackawanna

In Lackawanna, about 42% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Lackawanna, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Lackawanna boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lackawanna had a median family income of $39,237.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lackawanna favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Lackawanna Housing

Lackawanna has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Lackawanna tend toward the low side for New York.

Commuting

In Lackawanna, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 12%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Lackawanna, NY

Comparing Lackawanna 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
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Lackawanna Almanac

Lackawanna Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Lackawanna Public Libraries

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Lackawanna Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lackawanna residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lackawanna High Schools (2004)

LACKAWANNA HS
550 MARTIN RD
716-827-6727
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 633 students.

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