Below Average CostSafer than AverageEAST AURORA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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East Aurora is a small town of 5,996 in New York, with a median household income of $95,216
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Aurora stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether East Aurora is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Aurora city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.4
East Aurora's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Aurora costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Aurora, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$315,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$966
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$95,216
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
East Aurora's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
238.6 /100k
Property Crime
1352.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Aurora is served primarily by EAST AURORA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Aurora, NY
National Avg
School District
EAST AURORA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
55.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Aurora sees average highs of 31.5°F in January
and 78.8°F in July,
with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 109.3 inches of snow per year.
East Aurora's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Aurora roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $315,900 and median rent is $966/month.
East Aurora's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1352.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Aurora are operated by EAST AURORA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 55.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Aurora, NY has a population of 5,996, a median household income of $95,216, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Aurora averages 31.5°F in January and 78.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches
with about 109.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of East Aurora, New York is 5,996 with a median age of 49.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Aurora: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $315,900, median household income $95,216, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Aurora side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
