Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
23%
North Tonawanda, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,378
Population
28,787
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Community events await along the Niagara River
Riverfront
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Suburban
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Restaurants
North Tonawanda is a charming city in the suburbs of northwest New York State located near Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Nestled along the Niagara River, this welcoming suburb is known for Canal Fest, an eight-day outdoor festival held on the shores of the Historic Erie Barge Canal in North Tonawanda and Tonawanda. This family-friendly, event-filled festival offers food, music, and games.
Local and chain restaurants like Remington Tavern and the Seafood Exchange are located in the heart of North Tonawanda. North Tonawanda is home to Riviera Theatre, an ornate theater built in 1926, and the Carnegie Art Center. This city is located just six miles southeast of the Niagara International Airport and the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls. Residents can also easily get to the University at Buffalo and nearby amenities like Boulevard Mall.
Explore the City
Gateway Harbor connects the village of North Tonawanda and Tonawanda.
Deerfield Playground is a small playground within Wurlitzer Park.
Very sought after homes in North Tonawanda can sell for 24% above list price in 7 days.
Gratwick Riverside Park in North Tonawanda offers plenty of spots to fish.
The median home sale price in North Tonawanda is $195,000.
The Farmers Market in North Tonawanda is open year round.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,268
Average: $76,986
Education
6,815
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,766
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Tonawanda has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in North Tonawanda, NY is $906 for a studio, $1,378 for one bedroom, $1,554 for two bedrooms, and $3,052 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Tonawanda has decreased by -4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,378/month
763 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Tonawanda, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
501 Students
Public
Grades K-5
367 Students
North Tonawanda Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
725 Students
Public
Grades K-5
336 Students
Public
Grades K-5
241 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
495 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
961 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buffalo Zoo
- Delaware Park
- Buckhorn Island State Park
- Beaver Island State Park
- Big Six Mile Creek Marina
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 June 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.