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North Tonawanda, New York

city · Niagara County

At a glance

30,198
Population
$197,200
Median home value (all homes)
35% below U.S. median
$289,699
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$934/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$66,961
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
20.4 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
93.84%
Locations with fiber available
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing17% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities11% 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

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates94%
College graduates27.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city North Tonawanda Community Development
Lumber City is an economic development corporation focused on revitalizing the North Tonawanda community through various programs, projects and activities. We work to strengthen and expand existing businesses, encourage entrepreneurship, and endeavor to bring new business into the City of North Tonawanda in an effort to advance development, create jobs, and increase the property tax base while at the same time preserving city neighborhoods.
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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