Living in Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a large place in Ontario, Canada, home to 99,818 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 1%, #4 of 2,508), single pensioners (top 7%, #93 of 1,453), retired couples (top 7%, #98 of 1,453).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Niagara Falls
- It lies on Lake Erie.
- The Niagara runs through or right past it.
- The border with United States of America is 0 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 59 min and sets around 22:44; in late June it sets around 2:59.
How Niagara Falls ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Canada. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional data: official figures on affordability, education and family and jobs and economy, population and geography, with the other criteria modelled from population and location.
| Profile | Score | In Canada | In Ontario | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #578 of 1,760 | #140 of 413 | Map |
| Low-income household | 40 | #779 of 1,561 | #77 of 414 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #543 of 1,245 | #48 of 345 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #434 of 978 | #48 of 306 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #98 of 1,453 | #7 of 372 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #93 of 1,453 | #6 of 372 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #128 of 1,721 | #8 of 439 | Map |
| Single professional | 44 | #673 of 809 | #223 of 280 | Map |
| Young professional | 47 | #706 of 844 | #230 of 284 | Map |
| DINKS | 47 | #507 of 568 | #197 of 230 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #159 of 1,176 | #6 of 353 | Map |
| Commuter | 59 | #1,092 of 1,307 | #281 of 352 | Map |
| Car-free household | 56 | #564 of 866 | #202 of 281 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #558 of 1,245 | #53 of 345 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #1,011 of 1,899 | #92 of 454 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 47 | #571 of 820 | #211 of 276 | Map |
| Expat professional | 54 | #732 of 1,176 | #235 of 353 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #296 of 1,453 | #47 of 372 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #1,208 of 2,661 | #232 of 552 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 82 | #4 of 2,508 | #4 of 540 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 54 | #376 of 2,508 | #26 of 540 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #1,434 of 2,661 | #220 of 552 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #147 of 2,508 | #53 of 540 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #638 of 2,923 | #214 of 567 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #1,206 of 1,899 | #282 of 454 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #148 of 1,224 | #13 of 306 | Map |
| Business owner | 57 | #1,119 of 1,899 | #288 of 454 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #475 of 867 | #168 of 293 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Chippawa 5 km
- Thorold 11 km
- St. Catharines 16 km
- Niagara-on-the-Lake 17 km
- Welland 20 km
- Fort Erie 25 km
- Port Colborne 26 km
- Grimsby 42 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.