Niagara Falls, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Niagara Falls, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Niagara Falls | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,958 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2849.9 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.30% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.6 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 22,718 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Niagara Falls declined by 7.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 47,958 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Niagara Falls is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 20.7% of residents. That is about the same share as New York.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,803 20.4% on par
- Millennials 29–44 9,906 20.7% -1.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 9,921 20.7% on par
- Boomers 61–79 8,643 18.0% +0.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.0% of the people living in Niagara Falls and men 48.0%.
- Women 52.0% New York 51.3%
- Men 48.0% New York 48.7%
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Economy
Niagara Falls has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Niagara Falls | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,096 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.16% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Niagara Falls is about 43% lower than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | Niagara Falls | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $174,620 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $823 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.4% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Niagara Falls is about 17.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $823 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Niagara Falls spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 140 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Niagara Falls | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.8 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.5 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 140 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,329 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,828 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,821 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Niagara Falls is 17 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Niagara Falls has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Niagara Falls | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Niagara Falls has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Niagara Falls | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.5% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
Niagara Falls, NY Compared With Nearby Cities
How Niagara Falls, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls, NY | 47,958 | $49,096 #2/2 | $174,620 #1/2 | 16.8 min #1/2 |
| North Tonawanda, NY | 30,183 | $68,418 | $22,500 | 20.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Niagara Falls, New York.
How many people live in Niagara Falls, New York?
About 47,958 people live in Niagara Falls, New York, in 22,718 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 41.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
How densely populated is Niagara Falls, New York?
Averaged over its land area, Niagara Falls, New York has 2,850 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 33 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Niagara Falls, New York?
The median home costs 3.6 times the median household income ($174,620 against $49,096), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $823 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Niagara Falls, New York?
Unemployment in Niagara Falls, New York is 9.6%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Niagara Falls, New York?
20.8% of adults in Niagara Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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