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Niagara County

#17 in Best Counties to Live in New York
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • County in New York
  • 7 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Housing
      B-
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A-
    5. Diversity
      B-
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C-
    8. Cost of Living
      B-
    9. Health & Fitness
      B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    11. Commute
      B+
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    Niagara County is located in New York with a population of 211,704. In Niagara County, most residents own their homes. In Niagara County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Niagara County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Niagara County are highly rated.
    Population
    211,704

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $119,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $692
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Niagara County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      427.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      45.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      180
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      642.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,726
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      201
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Niagara County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,085
    National
    $55,322
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      Niagara County Reviews

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      I've lived in Niagara County my entire life! There is so much to see and do, no only in Niagara, but in the surrounding Western New York and Ontario Province Canada.The weather is great as we get a full 4 seasons. Winter is my favorite because of all the local cross country skiing and winter festivals. How could you not think of NIAGARA FALLS! Surely, one of the most amazing natural wonders of the world and right here in my backyard. We have hiked the gorge several times, sail into Lake Ontario from the Niagara River, ridden the Maid of the Mist boat right into the churning water beneath the falls, climbed the wild and wet stairs beside the falls, and heard it's roar through the Cave of the Winds behind the falls. Don't miss exciting aircraft shows, festivals, hometown favorites throughout the county. From farms to Falls, Niagara County is all it can be.
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      I was born and raised here. Definitely has it’s plus and minus but I survived. There is so much more that the city can and should be doing!
      Niagara County is not bad. There is things to do if you are not from around here in some areas more than others, but there is still little entertainment. It would nice to see our side built up like Canada's side.