Kenmore, NY

Kenmore, New York

Introduction to Kenmore, New York

Kenmore, New York, in Erie county, is 5 miles N of Buffalo, New York. The village is part of the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan statistical area. About 16,426 people live in Kenmore.

Kenmore History

The village of Kenmore makes up the southern part of the Town of Tonawanda. Joseph Ellicott was one of the first residents in this region. He was appointed by the Holland Land Company as the resident land agent for the area in 1800, and began selling land to settlers shortly after. The New York State Legislature officially founded the Town of Tonawanda in April of 1836.

Kenmore and nearby Attractions

• Buffalo Zoo
• Martin's Fantasy Island
• Buffalo Museum of Science
• CEPA Gallery
• Historical Society of the Tonawandas
• Beaver Island State Park

Things To Do In Kenmore

Though Kenmore is a small village, a diverse array of facilities is available in and around it. Golfers can play a round at any of the several well maintained golf courses in the area. One can also enjoy water-based activities like boating, fishing and swimming in the region.

Kenmore Transportation

Niagara Falls International Airport is nearby.

Kenmore Higher Education

SUNY College at Buffalo, Canisius College, D'youville College and Erie Community College provide programs in higher studies.

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High Points

Kenmore strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Kenmore, NY

Comparing Kenmore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Kenmore Almanac

Kenmore Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kenmore Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kenmore, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kenmore Public Libraries

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Kenmore Hospitals

KENMORE MERCY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
2950 ELMWOOD AVENUE
(716) 447-6100
Emergency Service: Yes

Kenmore Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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