City safety & data profile

North TonawandaNY

North Tonawanda, NY is a 31K-resident city in Niagara County with a median household income of $66,961.

Niagara County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Tonawanda, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Tonawanda has a population larger than 64% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $197,200.

Data updated 2026-07-20

31K
Population
Top 36%
By size
$66,961
Median income
$197,200
Median home
12.4%
Poverty rate

The read on North Tonawanda

North Tonawanda posts a median household income higher than 32% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 68%
by median income, US cities

Where North Tonawanda income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$66,961 Bottom 32% higher than 32% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading North Tonawanda, NY beyond the headline numbers

North Tonawanda sits inside Niagara County, New York, at roughly 43.04°N, -78.86°W. Population 30,785, $66,961 median household income. Median home value $197,200, median rent $934. Poverty rate 12.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Tonawanda's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39%, then high blood pressure at 35.7%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for North Tonawanda from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
30,785
North Tonawanda
Median Income
$66,961
Near average
Median Home Value
$197,200
-13% vs avg
Median Age
43.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Niagara County) - North Tonawanda's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
211K-2%
Median Income
$69,633+45%
Median Home Value
$189,800+80%
Poverty Rate
13.5%-1%
Unemployment
5.9%-31%

Economics

Economics indicators for North Tonawanda, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$934/mo
Poverty Rate
12.4% -13% vs avg
Unemployment 5.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.1%
Work From Home 14.5%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 90.6%
African American 2%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39%
High Blood Pressure
35.7%
Physical Inactivity
25.4%
Binge Drinking
17%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.1%
Current Smoking
13.8%
Current Asthma
11.3%
Diabetes
10.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.2%
Annual Checkup 81.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
5.6%
Stroke
3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of North Tonawanda, NY? ▼
North Tonawanda, NY has a population of 30,785 people, located in Niagara County, New York.
What is the median household income in North Tonawanda? ▼
The median household income in North Tonawanda, NY is $66,961 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
What is the median home value in North Tonawanda? ▼
The median home value in North Tonawanda, NY is $197,200. Median rent is $934/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Tonawanda? ▼
The top health indicators in North Tonawanda include Obesity (39%), High Blood Pressure (35.7%), Physical Inactivity (25.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in North Tonawanda? ▼
The median age in North Tonawanda, NY is 43.1 years. 27.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Tonawanda, NY is located in Niagara County, New York. With a population of 31K and a $66,961 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the North Tonawanda area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using North Tonawanda's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Niagara County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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