Below Average CostVery SafeNORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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North Tonawanda is a small city of 30,479 in New York, with a median household income of $66,836
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Tonawanda stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether North Tonawanda is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Tonawanda 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
North Tonawanda's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Tonawanda costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Tonawanda, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$166,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$855
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,836
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Tonawanda's violent crime rate is 153.9 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
153.9 /100k
Property Crime
1087.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Tonawanda is served primarily by NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Tonawanda, NY
National Avg
School District
NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
3
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Tonawanda sees average highs of 33.2°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 79.8 inches of snow per year.
North Tonawanda's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Tonawanda roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $166,300 and median rent is $855/month.
North Tonawanda's violent crime rate is 153.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1087.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Tonawanda are operated by NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Tonawanda, NY has a population of 30,479, a median household income of $66,836, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
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.
North Tonawanda averages 33.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches
with about 79.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Tonawanda, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14120.
The population of North Tonawanda, New York is 30,479 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Tonawanda: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $166,300, median household income $66,836, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Tonawanda side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
