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Tonawanda, New York

city · Erie County

At a glance

15,030
Population
$173,600
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$301,755
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$835/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$58,326
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
22.7 min
Average commute
91.5%
Homes with broadband
58.61%
Locations with fiber available
6.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities10% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost14% 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 college5 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates92%
College graduates28.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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