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Cheektowaga, New York

CDP · Erie County

At a glance

76,056
Population
$185,500
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$301,755
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,055/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$68,613
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
20.6 min
Average commute
88%
Homes with broadband
80.47%
Locations with fiber available
3.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost22% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates92.6%
College graduates29.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cheektowaga Community Development
The Cheektowaga Office of Community Development administers CDBG and HOME programs funded by HUD, as well as NYS Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) grant funds. Its primary goal is to develop and maintain viable communities with respect to housing, neighborhoods and economic opportunities, using funds for housing rehabilitation, mobility and fair housing programs and related services.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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