Housing by town in Niagara County, New York
Niagara County, New York has 29 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $899 (±$20) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $703 in 2015–2019 (+27.9%; Up after inflation).
the Town of Niagara has the highest median gross rent ($1,077) and the Town of Lockport the lowest ($729).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $899 (±$20)
- Households that rent
- 28.8%
- Median household income
- $69,633
- Places
- 29
Cities, towns and townships in Niagara County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport | $945 | 41.2% | $62,410 | $139,900 | $4,022 |
| Niagara Falls | $823 | 41.5% | $49,101 | $115,300 | $2,786 |
| North Tonawanda | $934 | 29.9% | $66,961 | $197,200 | $4,636 |
| Tonawanda Reservation (Niagara County) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Town of Cambria | $927 | 12.8% | $111,563 | $283,500 | $5,796 |
| Town of Hartland | $764 | 10.8% | $91,901 | $183,000 | $3,625 |
| Town of Lewiston | $988 | 23.6% | $78,400 | $261,600 | $4,983 |
| Town of Lockport | $729 | 22.0% | $86,099 | $234,500 | $5,484 |
| Town of Newfane | $829 | 16.8% | $75,484 | $170,800 | $3,850 |
| Town of Niagara | $1,077 | 23.4% | $56,645 | $146,200 | $3,388 |
| Town of Pendleton | $994 | 8.9% | $113,750 | $294,300 | $6,623 |
| Town of Porter | $1,067 | 24.0% | $77,931 | $226,300 | $3,944 |
| Town of Royalton | $828 | 21.4% | $92,373 | $182,200 | $4,153 |
| Town of Somerset | $769 | 14.4% | $69,167 | $167,200 | $3,304 |
| Town of Wheatfield | $989 | 23.6% | $93,682 | $314,900 | $5,735 |
| Town of Wilson | $1,012 | 10.0% | $88,929 | $205,600 | $4,341 |
| Tuscarora Nation Reservation | — | 13.4% | $39,924 | $284,400 | $4,536 |
Villages and places inside a township in Niagara County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Barker | $385 | 39.5% | — | $175,000 | $3,587 |
| Village of Lewiston | $1,131 | 39.7% | $73,821 | $238,100 | $4,156 |
| Village of Middleport | $770 | 27.9% | $67,375 | $115,400 | $3,507 |
| Village of Wilson | $768 | 18.3% | $60,639 | $172,700 | $4,000 |
| Village of Youngstown | $900 | 22.9% | $81,369 | $216,100 | $3,930 |
Unincorporated communities in Niagara County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasport | — | 6.8% | $74,816 | $166,600 | $4,352 |
| Newfane (community) | $828 | 20.4% | $77,096 | $151,700 | $3,461 |
| Niagara University | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ransomville | $900 | 27.9% | $83,400 | $218,200 | $4,045 |
| Rapids | — | 10.0% | $121,875 | $294,700 | $6,522 |
| Sanborn | $1,049 | 27.9% | $82,122 | $235,600 | $4,126 |
| South Lockport | $711 | 38.5% | $56,166 | $163,600 | $5,398 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,350 | $35,550 | $56,850 |
| 2 people | $24,400 | $40,600 | $65,000 |
| 3 people | $27,450 | $45,700 | $73,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,750 | $81,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,850 | $87,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,900 | $94,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,950 | $100,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,000 | $107,200 |
How the places in Niagara County rank across New York
- New York places ranked by median rent
- New York places ranked by median home value
- New York places ranked by median household income
- New York places ranked by property taxes
- New York places ranked by share of renters
- New York places ranked by rent burden
- New York places ranked by age of homes
- New York places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- New York places ranked by commute time
Crime reported to police in Niagara County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 432 | 226 | 2,609 | 1,367 | 190,855 | 8 of 9 |
| 2024 | 351 | 182 | 2,625 | 1,358 | 193,278 | 8 of 9 |
| 2025 | 306 | 160 | 2,335 | 1,225 | 190,661 | 8 of 9 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Niagara County recorded 306 violent and 2,335 property crimes, 160 and 1,225 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Niagara County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara County Sheriff's Office | 84,791 | 21 | 459 |
| Niagara Falls Police Department | 47,263 | 226 | 1,188 |
| North Tonawanda Police Department | 29,869 | 46 | 321 |
| Lockport Police Department | 20,287 | — | — |
| Lewiston Town and Village Police Department | 15,589 | 6 | 72 |
| Niagara Town Police Department | 7,670 | 6 | 295 |
| Somerset Town Police Department | 1,979 | 0 | 0 |
| Youngstown Village Police Department | 1,822 | 0 | 0 |
| Middleport Village Police Department | 1,678 | 1 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Niagara County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14094 | 50,153 | $894 | $197,200 | $75,427 | 28.1% |
| 14120 | 44,241 | $954 | $222,500 | $74,871 | 27.5% |
| 14304 | 29,208 | $971 | $164,000 | $66,660 | 24.9% |
| 14305 | 16,696 | $896 | $126,000 | $51,004 | 38.4% |
| 14301 | 10,923 | $748 | $83,900 | $34,549 | 54.1% |
| 14092 | 10,247 | $977 | $279,900 | $72,218 | 27.8% |
| 14132 | 6,453 | $946 | $284,900 | $97,210 | 13.9% |
| 14303 | 6,156 | $862 | $79,400 | $45,646 | 55.7% |
| 14108 | 5,713 | $860 | $162,700 | $76,345 | 17.3% |
| 14174 | 5,669 | $1,145 | $250,300 | $79,695 | 22.8% |
| 14105 | 5,313 | $794 | $168,400 | $92,405 | 22.2% |
| 14131 | 5,252 | $885 | $211,800 | $85,909 | 12.3% |
| 14067 | 3,976 | $802 | $184,700 | $95,671 | 13.0% |
| 14172 | 3,091 | $1,060 | $196,200 | $81,330 | 14.9% |
| 14012 | 2,911 | $715 | $172,800 | $72,083 | 12.6% |
| 14109 | 1,473 | — | — | — | — |
| 14008 | 1,423 | $629 | $188,700 | $77,702 | 23.9% |
| 14028 | 1,257 | $1,688 | $198,900 | $89,188 | 6.4% |
| 14302 | 189 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 14126 | 109 | — | $430,000 | $167,723 | 14.9% |
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Questions about Niagara County
What is the crime rate in Niagara County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Niagara County recorded 160 violent and 1,225 property crimes per 100,000 residents (306 violent and 2,335 property crimes in all).
Which place in Niagara County has the highest rent?
the Town of Niagara has the highest median gross rent, $1,077 (±$117) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Niagara County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Lockport has the lowest median gross rent, $729 (±$71) a month.
What is the median rent in Niagara County, New York?
The median gross rent in Niagara County is $899 (±$20) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niagara County, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niagara County, New York
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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