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North tonawanda, NY

North tonawanda, NY.

Population: 44,241 (Census ACS)

The median home value in North tonawanda, NY is $289,695 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $186,000 after a median 31.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,203/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$289,695

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

31.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$289,695
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+17.0%
5-year appreciation
+35.2%
10-year appreciation
+109.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$289,695
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$186,000
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
-8.1%
Median days on market
31.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
104.7%
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
49

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,203/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,080/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,770/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
ERRICK ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH TONAWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL, DRAKE SCHOOL, NORTH TONAWANDA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hooker (S Area) (8.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.7°F
Average high
58.3°F
Average low
38.3°F
Annual precipitation
39.0 in
Annual snowfall
74.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
335
Days with Moderate air quality
21
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
51,094
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,116

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (12 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Smith Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
KALEIDA HEALTH, SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL, KENMORE MERCY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-146 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
62.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,963
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
79.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,998
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
158

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

North tonawandaState medianUS median
Median home value$289,695$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$186,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market32 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,203/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,963$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in North tonawanda, NY?
$289,695.
What is the median sale price in North tonawanda, NY?
$186,000.
How long do homes take to sell in North tonawanda, NY?
Median days on market: 31.5 days.
What is typical rent in North tonawanda, NY?
Typical rent: $1,203/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in North tonawanda, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in North tonawanda, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North tonawanda, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North tonawanda, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve North tonawanda, NY?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is North tonawanda, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in North tonawanda, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in North tonawanda, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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