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Tonawanda, New York, in Erie county, is 6 miles W of Amherst, New York (center to center) and 9 miles N of Buffalo, New York. The city is conveniently located inside the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. There are an estimated 16,136 people in Tonawanda.
In Tonawanda, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Tonawanda had a median family income of $46,242.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,400) in Tonawanda. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 73% of housing in 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. Tonawanda is known in New York for having lower rents than most places.
In Tonawanda, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Tonawanda to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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