Living in Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga is a large place in New York, United States, home to 75,178 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 4%, #479 of 12,111), low-income households (top 6%, #536 of 9,771), first-time home buyers (top 7%, #557 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cheektowaga
- It is part of Greater Buffalo, 11 km from the city centre.
- The border with Canada is 13 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 01 min and sets around 22:44; in late June it sets around 2:57.
How Cheektowaga ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #3,395 of 11,898 | #211 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #536 of 9,771 | #22 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #1,029 of 8,006 | #49 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #854 of 6,237 | #34 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #6,989 of 9,474 | #624 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 56 | #5,645 of 9,474 | #596 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #7,162 of 10,762 | #569 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #909 of 4,537 | #133 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #871 of 4,444 | #118 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #1,049 of 3,053 | #133 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,189 of 7,271 | #77 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #844 of 6,227 | #58 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 69 | #810 of 3,933 | #107 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 69 | #1,041 of 2,119 | #110 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #557 of 8,006 | #26 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 58 | #1,093 of 12,111 | #38 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 66 | #899 of 4,114 | #138 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #1,443 of 7,271 | #224 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #2,222 of 9,474 | #334 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #11,584 of 18,063 | #747 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 33 | #5,254 of 16,523 | #609 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #10,046 of 18,063 | #462 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,510 of 16,523 | #416 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #271 of 21,167 | #20 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #479 of 12,111 | #28 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,415 of 6,413 | #418 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #2,163 of 12,111 | #286 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #537 of 4,750 | #57 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Depew 5 km
- Williamsville (New York) 7 km
- Lancaster (New York) 7 km
- West Seneca 7 km
- Eggertsville 8 km
- Amherst (New York) 9 km
- Harris Hill 9 km
- Buffalo (New York) 10 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.