A WALK AROUND TOWN
Niagara Falls American Side Walking Tour 4K 🇺🇸 Niagara Falls USA Views
A recorded city visit shared by The NYC Walking Show. This is not a live camera or current conditions report.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Niagara Falls
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
48,198
Median age 40.7
Median household income
$48,535
Median rent
$784/mo
Median home value
$104,400
Schools
13
1 districts
Summer high / winter low
81° / 17°
Pros
- Homes cost 66% less than the US median ($104,400).
- Rent takes only about 19% of the median household income.
- Mild weather in May, June, August, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Household incomes are 38% below the US median ($48,535).
- Property taxes are high: about 2.55% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Cold winters: January lows average 17°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls spans 5 zip codes. Median home values range from $78,200 to $151,500 by zip.
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Life in Niagara Falls
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
if you're ever in Niagara Falls New York you need to check out Sammy's Pizzeria
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Is Niagara Falls a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Homes cost 66% less than the US median ($104,400). Rent takes only about 19% of the median household income. On the other hand: Household incomes are 38% below the US median ($48,535). Property taxes are high: about 2.55% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
How much do I need to earn to live in Niagara Falls?
The median household earns $48,535. Rent at the median ($784/month) is about 19% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $31,360 a year.
How many schools are in Niagara Falls?
13 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Niagara Falls?
Highs average 81°F in July and lows 17°F in January. The most comfortable months are May, June, August.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.