Living in Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a large place in New York, United States, home to 48,916 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 5%, #556 of 12,111), low-income households (top 5%, #467 of 9,771), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 6%, #953 of 16,523).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Niagara Falls
- It lies on Lake Erie.
- It is part of Greater Buffalo, 28 km from the city centre.
- The border with Canada 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 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 | 55 | #3,720 of 11,898 | #255 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #467 of 9,771 | #18 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #1,503 of 8,006 | #75 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #1,587 of 6,237 | #60 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,487 of 9,474 | #356 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,685 of 9,474 | #521 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #5,834 of 10,762 | #506 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 42 | #3,477 of 4,537 | #310 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 43 | #3,508 of 4,444 | #304 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 43 | #2,687 of 3,053 | #199 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #646 of 7,271 | #13 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 57 | #4,618 of 6,227 | #397 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 40 | #3,258 of 3,933 | #264 of 273 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #789 of 8,006 | #39 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #556 of 12,111 | #9 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 34 | #3,281 of 4,114 | #269 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 52 | #4,233 of 7,271 | #381 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #5,520 of 9,474 | #638 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #6,580 of 18,063 | #500 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 | 53 | #953 of 16,523 | #96 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #6,064 of 18,063 | #349 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #5,511 of 16,523 | #586 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 59 | #4,759 of 21,167 | #487 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,164 of 12,111 | #394 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #1,395 of 6,413 | #303 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 53 | #5,785 of 12,111 | #494 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 48 | #2,608 of 4,750 | #262 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Grand Island (New York) 10 km
- Tonawanda 17 km
- North Tonawanda 17 km
- Kenmore (New York) 21 km
- Amherst (New York) 25 km
- Eggertsville 25 km
- Buffalo (New York) 27 km
- Williamsville (New York) 30 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.