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Niagara Falls, New York

city · Niagara County

At a glance

47,987
Population
$115,300
Median home value (all homes)
62% below U.S. median
$175,991
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$823/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$49,101
Median household income
37% below U.S. median
19.1 min
Average commute
87.2%
Homes with broadband
17.63%
Locations with fiber available
9.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing44% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost27% 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 college3 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates88.8%
College graduates22.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Niagara Falls Economic Development
Niagara Falls Economic Development is a city department responsible for economic development, business resources, and related services for Niagara Falls, New York.
region Niagara County
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development is comprised of the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency and Niagara County Department of Economic Development. Working together under one roof, our agencies are able to provide comprehensive services to the Niagara County business community. The mission of the Center for Economic Development is to create and retain jobs, generate economic opportunities, attract new companies and grow existing businesses, attract private investment, expand the tax base, assist economically distressed areas, promote sustainable development, and improve the quality of life for Niagara County residents.
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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