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North Tonawanda, NY

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Community events await along the Niagara River

Riverfront Suburban Restaurants Small Business Affordable Family-Friendly

North Tonawanda is a charming city in the suburbs of northwest New York State located near Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Nestled along the Niagara River, this welcoming suburb is known for Canal Fest, an eight-day outdoor festival held on the shores of the Historic Erie Barge Canal in North Tonawanda and Tonawanda. This family-friendly, event-filled festival offers food, music, and games.

Local and chain restaurants like Remington Tavern and the Seafood Exchange are located in the heart of North Tonawanda. North Tonawanda is home to Riviera Theatre, an ornate theater built in 1926, and the Carnegie Art Center. This city is located just six miles southeast of the Niagara International Airport and the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls. Residents can also easily get to the University at Buffalo and nearby amenities like Boulevard Mall.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in North Tonawanda, NY is $869 for a studio, $1,457 for one bedroom, $1,619 for two bedrooms, and $3,045 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Tonawanda has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,457/month
769 Sq Ft
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Transportation

54

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Errick Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

480 Students

8
out of 10

North Tonawanda Intermediate School

Public

Grades 4-6

720 Students

6
out of 10

Ohio Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

371 Students

4
out of 10

Spruce School

Public

Grades K-4

313 Students

4
out of 10

Drake School

Public

Grades K-3

251 Students

3
out of 10

North Tonawanda Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

447 Students

5
out of 10

North Tonawanda High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,001 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Buffalo Zoo
  • Delaware Park
  • Buckhorn Island State Park
  • Beaver Island State Park
  • Big Six Mile Creek Marina

Airports

  • Niagara Falls International
  • Buffalo Niagara International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.