Cheektowaga, NY โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Erie County ยท New York

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Cheektowaga based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Cheektowaga
National Avg
New York Avg
Population: 71Income: 44Home Value: 17Safety: 100Education: 29Median Age: 65Climate: 50Cost of Living: 53

Quick Stats

Population

76,251

2023 ACS

Median Income

$66,293

2023

Median Home Value

$169,200

2023

Median Rent

$1,025

2023

Median Age

39.3

Unemployment

3.8%

Cost of Living Index

106.4

100 = national avg

Cheektowaga is a city in Erie County, New York, with a population of 76,251 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Cheektowaga is one of the communities in New York.

The median household income in Cheektowaga is $66,293, and the median home value is $169,200. The cost of living index is 106.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,025 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, and the median age is 39.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

76,251

Male

36,555

47.9%

Female

39,696

52.1%

Median Age

39.3

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

20.3%

High School or Higher

44.4%

Foreign Born

7.0%

Veterans

5.1%

Married

37.2%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.403

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

75.7%

Foreign Born

7.0%

White
75.7%
Black
13.5%
Asian
3.2%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
5.3%
Other
2.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%

3,675 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

95.2%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
420 (11.4%)
Puerto Rican
2,093 (57.0%)
Cuban
90 (2.4%)
Dominican
386 (10.5%)
Salvadoran
252 (6.9%)
Guatemalan
19 (0.5%)
Colombian
54 (1.5%)
Ecuadorian
7 (0.2%)
Peruvian
7 (0.2%)
Other Hispanic
344 (9.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
905 (37.0%)
Chinese
128 (5.2%)
Filipino
105 (4.3%)
Vietnamese
131 (5.4%)
Korean
73 (3.0%)
Japanese
35 (1.4%)
Pakistani
113 (4.6%)
Laotian
5 (0.2%)
Other Asian
953 (38.9%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
30 (65.2%)
Other Pacific Islander
12 (26.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
183 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

72,331

English Only

90.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Other Indo-European

1,717 speakers

Limited English

3.4%

Language Distribution

Other Indo-European
1,717 (2.4%)
Spanish
1,672 (2.3%)
Arabic
1,278 (1.8%)
Slavic Languages
961 (1.3%)
Other Languages
428 (0.6%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
410 (0.6%)
Other Asian
375 (0.5%)
Vietnamese
140 (0.2%)
German
88 (0.1%)
Chinese
79 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

96.6%

Limited English Proficiency

3.4%

Other Indo-European
52.0% limited English
Spanish
16.6% limited English
Arabic
31.1% limited English
Slavic Languages
29.9% limited English
Other Languages
32.2% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
30.7% limited English
Other Asian
35.7% limited English
Vietnamese
78.6% limited English
German
1.1% limited English
Chinese
63.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,920

5.1% of population

Disability Rate

22.6%

885 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$47,405

Unemployment Rate

1.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
12.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.0%
Vietnam
34.9%
Korea
6.6%
World War II
1.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
6.5%
35-54
20.9%
55-64
17.9%
65-74
23.5%
75+
31.3%

Male Veterans

3,692

94.2%

Female Veterans

228

5.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$47,405

Non-Veteran Income

$40,553

Difference

$6,852

16.9% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

885

Without Disability

3,035

Disability Rate

22.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

67,770

#1 Ancestry

Polish

24.6% (18,757)

#2 Ancestry

German

21.7% (16,538)

#3 Ancestry

Italian

13.4% (10,227)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Polish
24.6%
German
21.7%
Italian
13.4%
Irish
11.1%
English
4.6%
Arab
2.3%
American
1.9%
French
1.8%
European
1.0%
Scottish
1.0%
Sub-Saharan African
0.9%
Dutch
0.7%
Hungarian
0.5%
West Indian
0.5%
Greek
0.4%
Swedish
0.4%
Ukrainian
0.4%
Scotch-Irish
0.3%
Russian
0.3%
Welsh
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

34,219

Family Households

18,640

54.5%

Married Couples

12,759

37.3%

Non-Family Households

15,579

45.5%

Single Mother Households

4,210

12.3%

Single Father Households

1,671

4.9%

Living Alone

12,598

36.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

12,586

In Married Couple

8,539

67.8%

With Single Mother

3,286

26.1%

With Single Father

761

6.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$84,733

Married Couple Income

$99,253

Single Mother Income

$55,554

Single Father Income

$64,990

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

1.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

783

Grandparents Responsible

304

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$66,293

-9% vs national

Per Capita Income

$36,300

-2% vs national

Poverty Rate

9.6%

-30% vs national

Gini Index

0.3953

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.8%

-27% vs national

SNAP Recipients

13.4%

of households

How Cheektowaga Compares

Cheektowaga vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Cheektowaga is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
14.6%
$25-50K
22.6%
$50-75K
19.4%
$75-100K
13.6%
$100-150K
19.5%
$150-200K
6.7%
$200K+
3.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

-24% vs NY avg

Labor Force

41,142

Employed

39,552

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

20.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

44.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

39.3

Work from Home

9.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

106.4

100 = national avg

+6.4 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$46,831

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$110,690

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
115.8
Food
100.7
Transportation
101.3
Healthcare
100.5
Utilities
103.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,139

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,343

per month

The median household income in Cheektowaga, NY is $66,293, which is 9.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $36,300. The poverty rate of 9.6% is lower than the NY state average of 10.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3953, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 41,142. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 78.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 106.4, which is 6.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 115.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,831 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$222,500

Median List Price

$232,400

Price Per Sq Ft

$163

Days on Market

16

Active Inventory

59

Months of Supply

1.1

Seller's market

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

61.1%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

40.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

102.7%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
61.1%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
40.4%
Listings with Price Drops
13.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 1.3%List Price โ†‘ 13.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

54

New Listings

38

Pending Sales

47

Homes Sold โ†“ 10.0%New Listings โ†“ 44.1%Pending โ†“ 32.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$163

Median List $/SF

$170

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 1.9%List $/SF โ†‘ 15.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Cheektowaga, NY? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area, home prices have risen 472.3% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 154.6%. The 10-year growth rate is 112.4%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 57.7%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 14.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY housing market rather than Cheektowaga alone.

40yr โ†‘ 472.3%20yr โ†‘ 154.6%10yr โ†‘ 112.4%5yr โ†‘ 57.7%2yr โ†‘ 14.5%Q3 1977 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Cheektowaga vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Cheektowaga is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$169,200

Median Rent

$1,025

Total Housing Units

35,359

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Owner Occupied

70.5%

Renter Occupied

29.5%

Median Property Tax

$4,352

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,030

Housing Types

Single Family
65.7%
Multi-Family
31.3%
Mobile Home
3.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,352

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.57%

of home value

Median Home Value

$169,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,164

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,352) by the median home value ($169,200). In Cheektowaga, NY, this works out to an effective rate of 2.57%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Cheektowaga, NY is $222,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 16 days on the market. 61.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $163. The median rent is $1,025 per month (Census ACS). About 70.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1959. There are 35,359 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,352. The effective tax rate is 2.57%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.07

per 1,000 residents

-21% vs national

Property Crime Rate

32.19

per 1,000 residents

+87% vs national

Total Crimes

2,702

2024

Violent Clearance

57%

cases solved

Property Clearance

30%

cases solved

YoY Change

-21.5%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Cheektowaga Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Cheektowaga vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Cheektowaga is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 15.1%Property โ†‘ 6.3%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Cheektowaga police solve 68% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.0350.0%
RapeViolent120.150.0%
RobberyViolent360.4641.7%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1121.4267.9%
BurglaryProperty2002.5435.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,02625.6931.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty3133.9718.2%

Cheektowaga, NY reported 163 violent crimes and 2,539 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.07 per 1,000 residents is 20.5% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 57% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,026 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 14.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241632,5392.0732.19
20232092,9422.6337.09
20222202,6102.7632.79
20202162,2262.8229.08
20191872,1532.4328.03
20181892,1562.4327.77
20171872,2962.4129.60
20161812,5232.3232.30
20151912,3762.4430.29

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

97.7

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

97.4

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

47.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

95.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

27

Public Assistance

$502.9M

Individual Assistance

$18.5M

Most Common Type

Snowstorm

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $524.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2023$17.8Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormDec 2022โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Winter StormNov 2022$243Kโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$348.1M$10.7M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormDec 2019$4.3Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooโ€ฆ โ†’SnowstormDec 2014$20.4Mโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011$43Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2009$9.5M$23K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2006$100.5M$7.8M
Lake Effect Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormOct 2006โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Apr 2005$3Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2004โ€”โ€”
Power Outage โ†’OtherAug 2003โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’SnowstormMar 2002โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormDec 2001โ€”โ€”
Fires and Explosions โ†’FireSep 2001$429Kโ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormDec 2000โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 30 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

2,477

Total Claims Paid

$12,577,007

Avg Claim Payout

$5,078

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

32

Federal Funding

$4,610,320

Properties Protected

2

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.28

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.)5$1,183,850
402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges)4$322,166
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control3$0
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions3$184,736
302.1: Landslide Stabilization - Structural3$1,945,013

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Cheektowaga has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, winter weather, tornado. The area has had 27 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (11 declarations). 2,477 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $502,882,315 in public assistance recovery funding. $18,542,290 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 32 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.7%

3.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.9%

2.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.6%

1.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

4.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.1%

Arthritis

28.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.9%

Loneliness

31.2%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

25.6%

Mobility

13.1%

Cognitive

12.1%

Hearing

6.1%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Cheektowaga has an obesity rate of 32.7%, which is 3.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.5 mi

Upstate New York Va Healthcare...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System)3.5 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5Yes
Erie County Medical Center3.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Western Ny Childrens Psychiatric Center4.9 miPsychiatricโ€”Yes
Sisters Of Charity Hospital5.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Kaleida Health5.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

78.9%

+0% vs national

Public Transit

1.3%

+44% vs national

Work From Home

9.8%

+5% vs national

Carpool

6.7%

Walk / Bike

1.9%

combined

How Cheektowaga's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

5

2023

6-Year Avg

4

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202355010
202244010
202155010
202044400
201966120
201822001

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Cheektowaga, NY covers travel times and transportation modes. 78.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.8% work from home, which is below the NY state average of 11.1%. Public transit is used by 1.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 6.7% of workers carpool. 1.6% walk to work. In 2023, there were 5 traffic fatalities from 5 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.1%

of households

No Internet

9.6%

of households

Total Households

34,219

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.1%
Cellular Data Plan
77.7%
Satellite
4.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.4%
No Internet Access
9.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.5%

of households

Smartphone

81.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.1%

of households

Tablet

59.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.5%
Smartphone
81.9%
Desktop / Laptop
76.1%
Tablet
59.9%
Smartphone Only
8.3%
No Computer
8.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

24.4ยข

per kWh

+33% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

18.8ยข

per kWh

+27% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

9.2ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$140

residential

-4% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

43% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in New York averages 24.4ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $140. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Cheektowaga vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

87.8% of households in Cheektowaga have broadband internet access. 76.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.6% of households have no internet access. 8.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Cheektowaga is located in Erie County, NY. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Cheektowaga.

Election Overview

Source: Erie County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

248,651

54.8%

GOP Votes

204,774

45.2%

Total Votes

453,425

Margin

D+9.7%

Shift from 2020

R+5.0pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+9.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024248,651204,774453,42554.8%45.2%D+9.7
2020267,174197,527473,02156.5%41.8%D+14.7
2016192,065173,817383,24850.1%45.4%D+4.8

In the 2024 presidential election, Erie County recorded 453,425 total votes. Democrats won the county with 54.8% of the vote compared to 45.2% for Republicans, a margin of D+9.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+5.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Erie County has shifted 4.9 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

149

Total Assets

$300.2M

Total Income

$365.0M

Per 10K Residents

19.5

nonprofits

-56.7% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

16

Median Assets

$168K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
19
Religion
19
Human Services
13
Arts & Culture
9
Recreation & Sports
9
Youth Development
9
Health Care
7
Philanthropy
6
Community Improvement
4
Animal-Related
3
Crime & Legal
3
Housing & Shelter
3
Public Safety
3
Mental Health
2
Voluntary Health
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Civil Rights
2
Medical Research
1
International
1
Unknown
1
95.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $287.6M of $300.2M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Cheektowaga

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INCPhilanthropy$59.7M$16.4M1992
UNIVERSITY ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES INCHealth Care$58.0M$71.5M1995
VISITING NURSING ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INCHealth Care$49.2M$101.2M1984
LIVING OPPORTUNITIES OF DEPAUL INCHuman Services$39.8M$23.1M1987
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SURGEONS INCEducation$27.1M$38.1M2003
VNA HOME CARE SERVICESHealth Care$20.1M$25.4M1997
MID-ERIE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCโ€”$14.8M$20.2M1974
HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INCHealth Care$9.7M$18.7M1992
HOSPICE BUFFALO INCHuman Services$6.1M$40.7M1981
AHEPA BUFFALO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INCHousing & Shelter$3.2M$467K1999
FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORKEducation$1.6M$1.5M1973
WESTERN NEW YORK LIBRARY RESOURCES COUNCILEducation$1.5M$1.2M1968
CHAROTARIYA LEUA PATIDAR SEVA SAMAJ OF USA INCEducation$1.3M$662K1994
MOTION PROJECT FOUNDATION INCVoluntary Health$1.2M$413K2011
IRONWORKERS LOCAL NO 6 JOINT APPRENTICE TRAINING & JOURNEYMANEducation$1.1M$638K2009
BELOVSKY FAMILY FOUNDATIONโ€”$1.0M$132K1986
CHEEKTOWAGA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$959K$5K1985
LMHF STRIVE TO THRIVE PROGRAM INCHealth Care$903K$231K2017
LITERACY NEW YORK INCโ€”$617K$576K1977
CHEEKTOWAGA YOUTH BASEBALL INCRecreation & Sports$370K$161K2017
NATIONAL CAMPERS AND HIKERS ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$236K$51K1960
WESTERN NEW YORK HERITAGE INCArts & Culture$192K$230K2002
FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY ASSOC NY STATE & EASTERN CANADAEducation$192K$637K1994
DETECTIVE WASYL POTIENKO MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INCEducation$174K$64K2003
BUFFALO & WESTERN NEW YORK JUNIOR SOCCER LEAGUEYouth Development$168K$274K2010
SOUTH LINE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCPublic Safety$159K$171K2006
C4 FOUNDATIONHuman Services$140K$45K2014
CHEEKTOWAGA SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$118K$27K2002
TRE & ASSOCIATES INCRecreation & Sports$91K$563K1999
THE GENERAL PULASKI ASSOCIATION INCArts & Culture$71K$80K2006
CHEEKTOWAGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$66K$68K1993
LIGHTNINGS JUNIOR CHEERLEADINGINCORPORATEDYouth Development$64K$331K2013
MOUNT CALVARY HERITAGE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$61K$9K2002
NOOR OF BUFFALOReligion$55K$55K2024
CULTRUEYouth Development$50K$189K2018
WESTERN NEW YORK CONSTRUCTIONCAREER DAYS INCCommunity Improvement$31K$50K2007
BUFFALO REGALS EDP FUND INCRecreation & Sports$31K$237K2012
FRIENDS OF CARITAS ACADEMY OF THE SACRED AND IMMACULATE HEARTS INCEducation$28K$236K2020
MARYVALE SCHOOLS PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION INCEducation$24K$112K2019
ROCK AUTISM INCArts & Culture$23K$182K2017
UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS INCRecreation & Sports$19K$68K2004
LAURA L ADAMS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$12K$12001
KEEP WESTERN NEW YORK BEAUTIFUL INCCommunity Improvement$11K$32000
BUFFALO BROADCAST PIONEERSCommunity Improvement$7K$80K2000
GRAYBEARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$7K$12019
HEALING HUB OF NEW YORK INCHuman Services$4K$11K2020
CCC CHARITIES INCHuman Services$2Kโ€”1998
VISION COUNSELING INCโ€”$1โ€”2016
ILLUMINXATION INCEducation$1โ€”2023

Cheektowaga, NY has 149 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $300.2M. The most common category is Education, with 19 organizations. 16 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 19.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

323

Total Approved

$67.1M

Jobs Supported

2,219

Per 10K Residents

42.4

SBA loans

-42.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

34

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

137 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)92% of all loans

Loans

298

Total Amount

$56.8M

Avg Loan

$190,601

Median Loan

$80,000

SBA Guaranteed

$41.3M(73%)

Jobs Supported

1,811

5048% of all loans

Loans

25

Total Amount

$10.3M

Avg Loan

$413,120

Median Loan

$254,000

7(a) โ€” 92%504 โ€” 8%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

18

6% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$5.9M

9% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$325,044

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services32 loans
NAICS 72
$7.8M
Other Services31 loans
NAICS 81
$4.3M
Retail Trade27 loans
NAICS 44
$6.7M
Manufacturing21 loans
NAICS 33
$6.4M
Health Care & Social Assistance21 loans
NAICS 62
$5.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Watch Me Grow Day Care Center of Wny Inc.1$3.2M
Dual Printing, Inc.1$3.2M
The Service Manufacturing Group Inc.1$2.9M
Dreamco Development Corp.4$1.6M
716 Dilly Inc.1$1.6M
Neumann Landholdings Llc2$1.2M
David M. Gordon1$1.2M
Master's Edge Inc5$1.0M
Buffalo Fondue Inc2$1.0M
David Mchn&elctrnc Engnrng Co1$1.0M

Cheektowaga, NY has received 323 SBA loans totaling $67.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 298 loans (92% of the total), supporting 1,811 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 25 loans totaling $10.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Cheektowaga is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 137 loans. That works out to 42.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

37

Total Population

736,804

Avg Median Income

-$35,972,357

Avg Home Value

-$53,846,162

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
14026561$86,023$201,100$2,1970.9
140319,741$99,639$324,700$93019.4
1404324,799$73,373$192,800$1,0729.1
1405120,333$126,895$386,500$1,84015.5
140599,413$101,698$323,800$1,31626.9
140688,504$120,021$348,400$1,5463.7
1408635,659$95,949$263,600$98333.4
1415041,585$70,294$181,900$1,09414.9
1420112,545$34,204$327,900$9531.1
142023,764$47,990$495,800$7090.9
142032,526$48,529N/A$1,1672.8
142047,748$26,000$151,700$8141.8
1420622,427$46,842$111,600$8865.0
1420725,731$38,951$111,200$9433.9
1420812,731$46,940$118,900$9321.2
142098,373$49,359$408,600$1,0250.9
1421015,454$51,059$124,300$9253.1
1421123,951$34,490$91,600$1,0083.9
1421213,603$35,517$89,900$8292.1
1421323,072$52,597$192,300$1,0591.9
1421421,162$56,573$234,600$1,0723.3
1421542,813$43,326$102,800$9934.8
1421623,221$70,260$260,700$1,1522.8
1421722,566$72,205$193,200$9703.2
1421820,661$50,484$135,000$8298.1
1421910,894$75,465$181,800$9287.0
1422023,786$68,337$180,200$9743.8
1422155,153$101,275$298,500$1,56023.4
1422215,440$83,692$408,100$1,1681.3
1422322,363$83,528$202,200$9763.5
1422441,101$76,250$219,800$1,07720.3
1422533,801$65,562$154,500$93711.5
1422629,482$83,023$237,500$1,0936.9
1422721,669$67,349$190,400$1,0848.2
1422824,345$72,426$246,100$1,26415.9
14260857N/AN/AN/A0.3
142614,970N/AN/AN/A1.1

Cheektowaga, NY has 37 ZIP codes with a combined population of 736,804. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$35,972,357. The average median home value is -$53,846,162. The average median monthly rent is -$36,035,001.

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