Housing data for Niagara University, NY
Niagara University, NY has an estimated 1,473 residents and 0 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Niagara County.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,473 (±116)
- Housing units
- 0 (±14)
What stands out in Niagara University
Average commute: 14.1 minutes (±4.9) in Niagara University, lower than in Niagara County (22.5 minutes).
Housing in Niagara University at a glance
- Commute and cars: 14.1 minutes average trip to work
- Fair Market Rent: $1,330 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 14109)
Niagara University against Niagara County, its state and the nation
| Niagara University | Niagara County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,473 (±116) | 210,721 (exact) | 19,852,366 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 0 (±14) | 100,446 (±96) | 8,585,241 (±652) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | — | 28.8% (±1.0 points) | 45.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $899 (±$20) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | — | $69,633 (±$2,124) | $85,974 (±$402) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | — | $189,800 (±$4,741) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $4,155 (±$75) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | — | 75.0% (±1.9 points) | 73.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 14.1 minutes (±4.9) | 22.5 minutes (±0.5) | 32.6 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | — | 89.8% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 19.3 years (±0.3) | 43.3 years (±0.3) | 39.8 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Niagara University covers 0.2 square miles of land, about 6,377 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
Crime reported to police in Niagara County
Niagara University has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Niagara County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Niagara County recorded 160 violent and 1,225 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Niagara University
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14109 | 100% | 1,473 | — | — | — |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Niagara University
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Lewiston | 2.4 mi | $1,131 | $238,100 | 39.7% |
| Town of Niagara | 3.1 mi | $1,077 | $146,200 | 23.4% |
| Niagara Falls | 3.2 mi | $823 | $115,300 | 41.5% |
| Tuscarora Nation Reservation | 4.6 mi | — | $284,400 | 13.4% |
| Village of Youngstown | 7.8 mi | $900 | $216,100 | 22.9% |
| Sanborn | 8.0 mi | $1,049 | $235,600 | 27.9% |
| Town of Wheatfield | 8.2 mi | $989 | $314,900 | 23.6% |
| Town of Porter | 9.0 mi | $1,067 | $226,300 | 24.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Niagara University, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,178 | $1,203 | $1,423 | $1,732 | $1,977 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Niagara University, 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 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $101,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Niagara University is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Lewiston, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Niagara University
How long is the average commute in Niagara University?
Workers who live in Niagara University, NY take an average of 14.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the Section 8 payment standard in Niagara University?
Housing authorities set payment standards between 90% and 110% of HUD’s Fair Market Rent; for fiscal year 2027, the two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA is $1,423, and the Small Area figure for 14109 is $1,330.
What ZIP codes are in Niagara University?
The ZIP code that covers Niagara University is 14109.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niagara University CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niagara University CDP, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niagara University CDP, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niagara University CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niagara University CDP, New York
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Niagara University CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Niagara University CDP, New York
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Niagara University CDP, New York (place:51088, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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.
Figures last updated on .