Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$812
Population
49,405
Renter Mix
49% Rent
A world-renowned tourist destination and much more
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Named after its world-famous natural wonder, Niagara Falls is a charming city located across the Niagara River from Ontario, Canada. Niagara Falls is renowned for its one-of-a-kind natural beauty, which contributes to its reputation as a tourist destination. The tourism industry provides many Niagara Falls residents with a variety of employment options, in addition to attracting visitors year-round.
Niagara Falls is truly an outdoor lover’s paradise, with plenty of beautiful parks to explore, including Niagara Falls State Park, Whirlpool State Park, Devil’s Hole State Park, Reservoir State Park, and Hyde Park. Renting an affordable apartment in Niagara Falls also places you within close proximity to excellent shopping at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, Niagara Consumer Square, and numerous suburban shopping centers and plazas.
Niagara Falls is home to a slew of great restaurants, shops, and bars in its vibrant 3rd Street Entertainment District. Commuting and traveling from Niagara Falls is a breeze with convenience to U.S. Highway 62, Interstate 190, and the Niagara Falls International Airport. Niagara Falls, NY sits just across the border from Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada.
Explore the City
Hyde Park is a great place to relax.
You'll find unique architecture in Niagara Falls.
Swing by the Fashion Outlets near South End for all of your shopping needs.
A 4th of July weekend street festival in Niagara Falls features bands and dance performances.
The Niagara Falls Blues Festival is a two-day festival on Old Falls Street.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,959
Average: $61,864
Education
10,566
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,673
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Niagara Falls, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Niagara Falls, NY is $683 for a studio, $813 for one bedroom, $975 for two bedrooms, and $1,243 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Niagara Falls has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$813/month
630 Sq Ft
House
$1,895/month
1,335 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Niagara Falls, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
400 Students
Public
Grades K-5
341 Students
Harry F Abate Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
651 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
496 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
539 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
447 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,031 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- De Veaux Woods State Park
- Whirlpool State Park
- Devil's Hole State Park
- Reservoir State Park
- Buckhorn Island State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Niagara Falls International
- Buffalo Niagara International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.