Niagara Falls, New York

Population 49,934

Niagara Falls is located in Niagara County, NY. The population is 49,934, making Niagara Falls the largest city in Niagara County.

There are 13 public schools in Niagara Falls with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Niagara Falls is moderate , and there are 189 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Niagara Falls is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Niagara Falls property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Niagara Falls include Niagara, Grand Island and Tuscarora Nation.

Niagara Falls Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17%

Crime Rate

47.69% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 232
  • Violent Crimes: 900
  • Robbery: 211
  • Burglary: 555
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

64.22% Higher than national avg.
  • 189 offenders in Niagara Falls
  • 37.85 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

411 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 46
  • Registered Polluters: 34
  • Superfunds: 89
  • Tanks & Spills: 242

Unemployment

Very High 5.2%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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13 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 13 K-12 public schools in Niagara Falls, NY and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Niagara Falls's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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189 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Niagara Falls, NY issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 6 permits, were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Niagara Falls, NY issued 31 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 31 permits, 7 were issued for single family homes and 24 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $700
  • 1 Bedroom: $737
  • 2 Bedrooms: $872
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,078
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,208

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Environmental Hazards

411 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Niagara Falls, NY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Niagara Falls, NY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.64 Average
    Niagara Falls, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.1°
  • February 26.17°
  • March 33.76°
  • April 47.3°
  • May 58.52°
  • June 67.34°
  • July 72.33°
  • August 70.24°
  • September 62.95°
  • October 51.4°
  • November 38.72°
  • December 32.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Niagara Falls, NY

Earthquakes
Niagara Falls, NY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Niagara Falls, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Niagara Falls, NY has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Niagara Falls, NY has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Niagara Falls, NY: $32,322

Unemployment

Unemployment in Niagara Falls is 5.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.58%
White Collar - 53.42%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Brian Higgins
  • Chris Collins

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

14 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

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