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Tonawanda, NY


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Tonawanda, New York

Introduction to Tonawanda, New York

Tonawanda, New York, in Erie county, is 6 miles W of Amherst, New York and 9 miles N of Buffalo, New York. The city is conveniently located inside the Buffalo- Niagara Falls metropolitan area. There are an estimated 16,136 people in Tonawanda.

Tonawanda History

Henry Anguish was the first European settler in Tonawanda. He built a log house for himself in 1808, followed by a tavern in 1811. Growth was slow until the Erie Canal opened in 1825. The two Tonawandas located on either side of the Tonawanda Creek got excellent economic opportunity from the lumber industry and went on to become leaders in lumber processing in the late 19th century. Tonawanda eventually achieved cityhood in 1904.

Tonawanda and nearby Attractions

  • Beaver Island State Park
  • Delaware Park
  • Historical Society of the Tonawandas
  • Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
  • Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
  • Niagara Aerospace Museum

Things To Do In Tonawanda

The Albright-Knox Art Gallery has an excellent collection of modern art. Those who are interested in the history of the area should visit the Historical Society of the Tonawandas, which has exhibits displayed within a railroad station that was built in 1886. Martin's Fantasy Island offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

Tonawanda Transportation

Niagara Falls International Airport is nearby.

Tonawanda Higher Education

SUNY College, Canisius College and D'youville College provide facilities for higher education.

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High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 17%Tonawanda Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 18%Tonawanda Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Tonawanda, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens87
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women65
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built25
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