Housing data for North Tonawanda, NY
North Tonawanda, NY has an estimated 30,198 residents and 14,710 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Niagara County.
29.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $934 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−0.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 30,198 (±48)
- Housing units
- 14,710 (±433)
- Households that rent
- 29.9%
- Median gross rent
- $934
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −0.9%
What stands out in North Tonawanda
Working from home: 14.5% (±2.4 points) in North Tonawanda, higher than in Niagara County (10.6%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 1.5% (±0.7 points) in North Tonawanda, lower than in Niagara County (4.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 14.6% (±2.1 points) in North Tonawanda, higher than in Niagara County (11.6%).
Median real estate taxes: $4,636 (±$142) in North Tonawanda, higher than in Niagara County ($4,155).
- Commute and cars in North Tonawanda
- Heating fuel in North Tonawanda
- Types of homes in North Tonawanda
- Property taxes in North Tonawanda
Housing in North Tonawanda at a glance
- Median rent: $934 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $929 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 50.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 29.9% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $66,961 median household income
- Home values: $197,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,462 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $4,636 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 14.6% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 61.1% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 86.6% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 4.5% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 85.4% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 20.4 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −0.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 17.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.9% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,340 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 14120)
North Tonawanda against Niagara County, its state and the nation
| North Tonawanda | Niagara County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 30,198 (±48) | 210,721 (exact) | 19,852,366 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 14,710 (±433) | 100,446 (±96) | 8,585,241 (±652) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 29.9% (±2.3 points) | 28.8% (±1.0 points) | 45.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $934 (±$26) | $899 (±$20) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $66,961 (±$5,202) | $69,633 (±$2,124) | $85,974 (±$402) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $197,200 (±$7,087) | $189,800 (±$4,741) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,636 (±$142) | $4,155 (±$75) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 86.6% (±4.6 points) | 75.0% (±1.9 points) | 73.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 20.4 minutes (±0.9) | 22.5 minutes (±0.5) | 32.6 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 91.1% (±1.7 points) | 89.8% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 43.1 years (±1.7) | 43.3 years (±0.3) | 39.8 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
North Tonawanda covers 10.1 square miles of land, about 2,992 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How North Tonawanda has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 30,487 (±28) | 30,198 (±48) | −0.9% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 14,975 (±323) | 14,710 (±433) | −1.8% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $706 (±$25) | $934 (±$26) | +32.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $122,700 (±$3,754) | $197,200 (±$7,087) | +60.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $58,211 (±$2,424) | $66,961 (±$5,202) | +15.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,192 (±$29) | $1,462 (±$52) | +22.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,850 (±$103) | $4,636 (±$142) | +20.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 30.6% (±2.5 points) | 29.9% (±2.3 points) | −0.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.1% (±4.1 points) | 4.5% (±3.5 points) | −8.6 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in North Tonawanda
In 2025, the North Tonawanda Police Department reported 154 violent and 1,075 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Niagara County, the departments that report recorded 160 violent and 1,225 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in North Tonawanda
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14120 | 73% | 44,241 | $954 | $222,500 | $74,871 |
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 North Tonawanda
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda | 2.6 mi | $835 | $173,600 | 26.8% |
| Town of Wheatfield | 3.2 mi | $989 | $314,900 | 23.6% |
| Tonawanda Town | 4.4 mi | $1,102 | $215,200 | 26.9% |
| Town of Tonawanda | 4.6 mi | $1,098 | $213,900 | 27.8% |
| Town of Grand Island | 5.1 mi | $1,199 | $327,000 | 18.4% |
| University at Buffalo | 5.5 mi | $2,047 | — | 100.0% |
| Village of Kenmore | 5.8 mi | $1,081 | $208,600 | 31.0% |
| Grandyle Village | 5.9 mi | $1,209 | $227,300 | 8.1% |
Places in New York most like North Tonawanda
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheektowaga (community) | $1,055 | $185,500 | $68,613 | 28.9% |
| Village of Hammondsport | $761 | $211,900 | $70,341 | 32.9% |
| Town of Geddes | $965 | $182,400 | $76,839 | 26.7% |
| Town of Cheektowaga | $1,067 | $185,000 | $69,239 | 28.5% |
| Village of Otego | $956 | $186,100 | $78,804 | 29.8% |
| Town of Tonawanda | $1,098 | $213,900 | $77,673 | 27.8% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across New York.
HUD Fair Market Rent for North Tonawanda, 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 North Tonawanda, 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.
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 North Tonawanda
What is the average rent in North Tonawanda, NY?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in North Tonawanda is $934 (±$26) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in North Tonawanda?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in North Tonawanda, NY is $808 (±$91) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in North Tonawanda rent-burdened?
50.7% of renting households in North Tonawanda pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in North Tonawanda?
North Tonawanda has an estimated 4,193 (±371) renting households, 29.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in North Tonawanda?
The median household income in North Tonawanda is $66,961 (±$5,202) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in North Tonawanda, NY?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $197,200 (±$7,087) for owner-occupied homes in North Tonawanda (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is North Tonawanda growing?
In North Tonawanda, the number of residents went from 30,487 in 2015–2019 to 30,198 in 2020–2024 (−0.9%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in North Tonawanda?
The ZIP code that covers North Tonawanda is 14120.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 14120?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 14120 is $954 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Tonawanda city, Niagara County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Tonawanda city, Niagara County, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Tonawanda city, Niagara County, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Tonawanda city, Niagara County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Tonawanda city, Niagara County, New York
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Tonawanda city, Niagara County, New York
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Tonawanda city, Niagara County, 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
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: North Tonawanda Police Department (ORI NY0310300)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- 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 North Tonawanda city, Niagara County, New York (county subdivision:53682, in state:36 county:063).
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 .