Salamanca, NY

Salamanca, New York

Introduction to Salamanca, New York

Salamanca, New York, in Cattaraugus county, is 51 miles S of Buffalo, New York. About 6,097 people live in Salamanca.

Salamanca History

Encompassed by the Town of Salamanca, this city is built on land leased from an Indian reservation. The city was initially called "Bucktooth", which was derived from the name of an early settler. The current name honors an investor in the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad, Don José de Salamanca, who was also a Spanish marquess. Before the railroads arrived, Salamanca was largely supported by the lumber industry. In 1870, the community was declared a village and was officially incorporated as the City of Salamanca in 1909.

Salamanca and Nearby Attractions

• Salamanca Rail Museum
• Mount Morris Dam
• Kinzua Bridge State Park
• Seneca-Iroquois National Museum
• Arcade & Attica Railroad
• Allegany State Park

Things To Do In Salamanca

Local festivals celebrated in Salamanca include the Winter Funfest, the Falling Leaves Festival, and the Indian Foods Dinner. The Mount Morris Dam, located in the Genesee River gorge, is a popular destination. Salamanca Rail Museum and the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum are well known museums nearby. Allegany State Park, the largest state park in New York, is also a famous snowmobiling area. Other parks nearby are Letchworth State Park, Evangola State Park, and Lake Erie State Park.

Salamanca Transportation

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is a major airport near Salamanca.

Salamanca Higher Education

Saint Bonaventure University, Jamestown Community College, Houghton College, and University of Pittsburgh - Bradford.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Salamanca, NY

Comparing Salamanca 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
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 Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

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
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Salamanca Almanac

Salamanca Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Salamanca Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Salamanca Public Libraries

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Salamanca High Schools (2004)

SALAMANCA HS
50 IROQUOIS DR
716-945-2404
A Title I school.
Serves 398 students.

SALAMANCA ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
79 RIVER STREET
716-945-6922
A Non-traditional School
Serves 20 students.

Salamanca Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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