North Tonawanda, NY

North Tonawanda, New York

North Tonawanda, New York, in Niagara county, is 5 miles NW of Amherst, New York (center to center) and 10 miles N of Buffalo, New York. The city is conveniently located inside the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. There are an estimated 33,262 people in North Tonawanda.

The People and Families of North Tonawanda

In North Tonawanda, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Tonawanda had a median family income of $50,219.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,850) in North Tonawanda. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

North Tonawanda Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in North Tonawanda is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In North Tonawanda, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of North Tonawanda, NY

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

North Tonawanda Almanac

North Tonawanda Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

North Tonawanda Public Libraries

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North Tonawanda Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, North Tonawanda, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

North Tonawanda High Schools (2004)

NORTH TONAWANDA HS
405 MEADOW DR
716-807-3600
Serves 1,569 students.

North Tonawanda Colleges

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