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Lackawanna, New York

Introduction to 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 that it shares the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area with. Lackawanna contains a population of approximately 19,064.

Lackawanna History

This area was originally a part of the Buffalo Creek Reservation and not was open to settlement. However, Seneca Indians sold the land in 1842. The Town of Seneca was formed in 1851, and was renamed West Seneca in 1852. In 1909, the present day city of Lackawanna separated from West Seneca to form an independent city. Its name is derived from the Lackawanna River.

Lackawanna and nearby Attractions

  • Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica
  • Steel Plant Museum
  • South Park Golf Course and Pond
  • Ron Jaworski Stadium
  • Jeffrey Taggart Memorial Park
  • Okell Playground

Things To Do In Lackawanna

The City of Lackawanna is home to Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica. The monument is exquisitely decorated with beautiful sights and symbols of religious significance. Its Great Dome is a magnificent piece of art depicting an angelic host carrying Mary towards heaven to meet the Holy Trinity. Lackawanna’s beaches are popular recreation areas and have facilities for a host of activities.

Lackawanna Transportation

Buffalo Niagara International is the nearest major airport.

Lackawanna Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at SUNY at Buffalo, Erie Community College, D'youville College and Canisius College

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Lackawanna, NY

Comparing Lackawanna 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
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime21

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