Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.83 |
| Below Poverty | 20.6% ▲ 106% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 8.9% ▲ 81% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 873 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,497 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 7,084 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 5,097 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 5,613 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,203 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,987 ▼ 29% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $120,131 ▼ 57% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $836/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 32,973 |
| Vacant Units | 3,895 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Niagara Falls is a city in New York, located in Niagara County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 63,265 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.29 years.
Economically, Niagara Falls is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,987 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.
The real estate market in Niagara Falls is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,131, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $836 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Niagara Falls is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.54%).
Niagara Falls, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14301 | 11,448 | $37,650 | $79,200 | $722 | 10.9% | 32.0% | 43.1% |
| 14303 | 6,210 | $45,519 | $78,200 | $845 | 10.7% | 26.4% | 48.8% |
| 14304 | 28,965 | $64,756 | $151,500 | $901 | 6.4% | 41.2% | 73.4% |
| 14305 | 16,433 | $49,588 | $109,200 | $798 | 11.3% | 38.1% | 60.9% |