Cheektowaga, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

73,457

Unemployment

3.7%

Poverty

9.5%

Median Home

$118,400

Median Income

$55,459

Median Rent

$862

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Cheektowaga SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

8.5

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

8.5

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Cheektowaga, NY Cost Of Living

88
Cheektowaga's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Cheektowaga	New York	National Average
Overall	88	119	100

Services	99	112	100
Groceries	94	110	100
Health	88	102	100
Housing	64	144	100
Transportation	99	105	100
Utilities	97	99	100

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Cheektowaga, NY Photos

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Rankings for Cheektowaga in New York

Ranks #167 in Safest Places In New York According To Science

Ranks #0 in Best Places To Live In New York

Ranks #0 in Cheapest Places To Live In New York

Map Of Cheektowaga, NY

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Population over time in Cheektowaga

Year	Population	% Change
2020	73,457	-0.8%
2019	74,026	-0.8%
2018	74,597	-0.1%
2017	74,673	-0.3%
2016	74,905	-0.1%
2015	74,967	-0.0%
2014	75,002	-0.3%
2013	75,218	-0.3%
2012	75,468	-0.4%
2011	75,755	-

Race / Ethnicity in Cheektowaga

White

78.6% (57,738)

African American

12.4% (9,134)

American Indian

0.2% (113)

Asian

2.3% (1,669)

Hawaiian

0.0% (22)

Other

0.2% (112)

Two Or More

3.0% (2,190)

Hispanic

3.4% (2,479)

Race	Cheektowaga	NY	USA
White	78.6%	55.2%	60.1%
African American	12.4%	14.0%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	2.3%	8.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.6%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.0%	2.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	3.4%	19.1%	18.2%

Gender in Cheektowaga

Female

52.8% (38,779)

Male

47.2% (34,678)

Gender	Cheektowaga	NY	USA
Female	52.8%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	47.2%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cheektowaga for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (1,469)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (3,672)

High School / GED

36.0% (26,444)

Some College

21.0% (15,425)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (8,080)

Bachelor's Degree

16.0% (11,753)

Master's Degree

7.0% (5,141)

Professional Degree

1.0% (734)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (734)

Education	Cheektowaga	NY	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	6.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	36.0%	25.0%	27.0%
Some College	21.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	16.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Cheektowaga, New York

Less than $10,000

4.6% (340,117)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.8% (280,851)

$15,000 to $24,999

10.8% (791,027)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.3% (756,971)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.7% (1,076,301)

$50,000 to $74,999

21.6% (1,588,689)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.3% (1,125,837)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.1% (958,875)

$150,000 to $199,999

4.3% (314,022)

$200,000 or more

1.5% (113,003)

Income	Cheektowaga	NY	USA
Less than $10,000	4.6%	6.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.8%	4.6%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.8%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.3%	7.6%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.7%	10.4%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.6%	15.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.3%	12.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.1%	16.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.3%	8.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	1.5%	11.5%	8.3%