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Niagara
  • Suburb of Buffalo, NY

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade C minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Niagara is a suburb of Buffalo with a population of 7,960. Niagara is in Niagara County. Living in Niagara offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Niagara there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Niagara and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Niagara are above average.

About

About Niagara...
Population
7,960

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$118,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$880
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    23%
  • Own
    77%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    50.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    37.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    226.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,396.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    386.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    6%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    9%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    25%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    4%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    35%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

Working in Niagara

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$49,932
National
$69,021

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