Niagara University is a small town of 1,218 in New York, with a median household income of N/A
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Niagara University stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Niagara University is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Niagara University 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
Niagara University's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Niagara University costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Niagara University, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
N/A
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Niagara University'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
Metric
Niagara University, NY
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
N/A
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
N/A
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Niagara University sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 34.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 72.4 inches of snow per year.
Niagara University's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Niagara University roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Niagara University'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.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Niagara University, NY has a population of 1,218, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
Niagara University averages 33.4°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.7 inches
with about 72.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Niagara University, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14109.
The population of Niagara University, New York is 1,218 with a median age of 19.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Niagara University: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Niagara University side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
