North Tonawanda, NY

North Tonawanda, New York

Introduction to North Tonawanda, New York

North Tonawanda, New York, in Niagara county, is 5 miles NW of Amherst, New York 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.

North Tonawanda History

The area now known as the city of North Tonawanda was originally a part of the city of Tonawanda. In 1897, it was incorporated as a separate city. It was named after Tonawanda creek, which once flowed past the city. The economic development of the city was largely dependant upon its lumber industries, and North Tonawanda was also known as the ‘The Lumber City.' It is also the birthplace of the Herschell-Spillman Company, which is one of the top manufacturers of carousels in the United States.

North Tonawanda and nearby Attractions

• Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
• North Tonawanda History Museum
• Buffalo Zoo
• Beaver Island State Park
• Martin's Fantasy Island
• Buffalo Zoological Gardens

Things To Do In North Tonawanda

During your leisure hours, you can visit the North Tonawanda History Museum and the Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier. North Tonawanda is also home to Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum. You can enjoy summer theaters and concerts at the New Melody Fair Theater in Wurlitzer Park. Among the local parks are Fisherman's Park, Gratwick Waterfront Park, Sweeney Park, Gateway Harbor Park, Payne Park and West Canal Marina. Plays, movies and concerts can also be enjoyed at the Riviera Theater and Performing Arts Center and Ghostlight Theater.

North Tonawanda Transportation

Niagara Falls International Airport is close to the city.

North Tonawanda Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are offered by Niagara County Community College, Canisius College, D'youville College and SUNY College at Buffalo.

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 Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

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 Public Libraries

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North Tonawanda High Schools (2004)

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

North Tonawanda Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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