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Tonawanda

#13 in Best Suburbs to Live in Buffalo Area
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Buffalo, NY
  • 23 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A
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    Tonawanda is a suburb of Buffalo with a population of 14,992. Tonawanda is in Erie County. Living in Tonawanda offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Tonawanda there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Tonawanda and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Tonawanda are above average.
    About Tonawanda...
    Population
    14,992

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $98,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $693
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Tonawanda Rankings

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

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      87.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      67.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      26.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      235.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,378.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      33.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Tonawanda

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $46,728
    National
    $55,322
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    Tonawanda Reviews

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    I liked that the streets are paved so there are no potholes. I love the variety of shops and malls in the vicinity. I also love my apartment, however maintenance is questionable. It is a slow paced, small town atmosphere here in Tonawanda. I've only one bad experience at a Sunoco gas station, but I won't let one bad apple ruin the bunch. I love the scenery, there's definitely more trees and grass which emits oxygen. Fresh living in Tonawanda.
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    Frankly, Tonawanda is quite bland and unimpressionable. If not for its proximity to the city of Buffalo, shopping centers, and universities, etc., etc., I would live elsewhere. Although its inhabitants are, for the most part, friendly and welcoming, Tonawanda is a suburb of Buffalo, which is lacking in diversity (i.e., it is overwhelmingly white) and has a long way to go in matching the level of inclusiveness that makes its peripheral towns/cities/neighborhoods all the more ideal.
    The only issue I have living here is that hardly anything is being done about the flooding in our yard. I lived in Tonawanda most of my life and I have fond memories here. I'd hate to have to leave due to something as small as yard flooding. Other than that I like living here, walking by the waterfront on a nice day, then heading over to Mississippi Mudds and getting ice cream or a smoothie. Tonawanda overall is a good living experience.