Newfane is a small town of 3,234 in New York, with a median household income of $60,769
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Newfane stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Newfane is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Newfane 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
Newfane's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Newfane costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Newfane, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$128,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$807
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,769
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Newfane's violent crime rate is 150.5 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.5 /100k
Property Crime
1047.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Newfane is served primarily by NEWFANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Newfane, NY
National Avg
School District
NEWFANE CENTRAL 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
11.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Newfane sees average highs of 32.7°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 32.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 55.2 inches of snow per year.
Newfane's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Newfane roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $128,300 and median rent is $807/month.
Newfane's violent crime rate is 150.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1047.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Newfane are operated by NEWFANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Newfane, NY has a population of 3,234, a median household income of $60,769, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Newfane averages 32.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.2 inches
with about 55.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Newfane, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14108.
The population of Newfane, New York is 3,234 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Newfane: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $128,300, median household income $60,769, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newfane side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
