Lackawanna, New York

Population 18,116

Lackawanna is located in Erie County, NY. The population is 18,116, making Lackawanna the 2nd largest city in Erie County.

There are 5 public schools in Lackawanna with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Lackawanna is moderate , and there are 31 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lackawanna is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lackawanna property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lackawanna include Blasdell, West Seneca and Buffalo.

Lackawanna Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.5%

Crime Rate

3.52% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 192
  • Violent Crimes: 457
  • Robbery: 51
  • Burglary: 299
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

20.86% Higher than national avg.
  • 31 offenders in Lackawanna
  • 17.11 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

74 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 8
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 56

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Lackawanna, NY and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Lackawanna's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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31 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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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Lackawanna, NY

Property Reports view all

48 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lackawanna, NY issued 48 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lackawanna, NY issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $824
  • 1 Bedroom: $866
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,026
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,266
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,422

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Environmental Hazards

74 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Lackawanna, NY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Lackawanna, NY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.64 Average
    Lackawanna, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.52°
  • February 26.57°
  • March 36.22°
  • April 47.67°
  • May 59.13°
  • June 67.1°
  • July 72.23°
  • August 70.97°
  • September 64.02°
  • October 52.08°
  • November 41.73°
  • December 32.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lackawanna, NY

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lackawanna, NY: $35,563

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lackawanna is 4.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.06%
White Collar - 49.94%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Brian Higgins

Neighborhood Info

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1 Cemetery view all

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Lackawanna, NY

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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