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Living in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is a city in the United States, with a population of 47,987 in July 2026. Median gross rent was US$823 per month, while the median home value was US$115,300 in July 2026. There were 4,405 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Niagara Falls had 11 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1936 sources

Population47,255people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,724EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent723.4EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate9.64%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,309offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 109% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.62µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Niagara Falls?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 58.5%, and the vacancy rate was 13.4% in July 2026. 58.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Niagara Falls recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$823/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent58.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)13.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,858 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)872.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent723.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes1,176 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Niagara Falls a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family46%strong on family, weak on cost · range 37–55%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,483 of 47,255 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$49,101 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Niagara Falls is 9.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income49,101 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband69.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription87.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet10.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet5.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary2,724 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,753 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov24Official
Unemployment rate9.64 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Niagara Falls?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,753 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,981of €2,936 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,936
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €873
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,981
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Niagara Falls Salary needed to live in Niagara Falls

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Niagara Falls. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Niagara Falls. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher88.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools11 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents22.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio114 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents4,405 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,660 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Niagara Falls when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesNiagara Falls highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Niagara Falls highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Niagara Falls3,309
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,309 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents899.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes226 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time19.05 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport3.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work3.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights18Official
Nearest airportIAG3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Niagara Falls. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Niagara Falls.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Niagara Falls is 6.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.62 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202435Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.778 · Feb 1.39 · Mar 6.06 · Apr 13.22 · May 20.44 · Jun 25.33 · Jul 27.89 · Aug 26.89 · Sep 23.28 · Oct 16.22 · Nov 9.39 · Dec 3.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.44 · Feb -7.33 · Mar -3.33 · Apr 2.22 · May 8.83 · Jun 14.61 · Jul 17.44 · Aug 16.33 · Sep 12 · Oct 6 · Nov 0.778 · Dec -3.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average temperature by monthJan -3.33 · Feb -2.94 · Mar 1.33 · Apr 7.72 · May 14.61 · Jun 20 · Jul 22.67 · Aug 21.61 · Sep 17.61 · Oct 11.11 · Nov 5.11 · Dec 0 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 65.79 · Feb 53.34 · Mar 61.98 · Apr 78.74 · May 79.76 · Jun 75.95 · Jul 85.85 · Aug 71.12 · Sep 82.55 · Oct 83.06 · Nov 73.41 · Dec 70.1 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00305840 (NIAGARA FALLS)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading40.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean8.09 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation744 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.79 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.73 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.3 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Dearborn ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±0.8 °C, Markham (Canada) ±1.2 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.2 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.2 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 2,483 is not 2.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.21 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents2,483 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,296 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population47,255 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics47,263 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value115,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes58.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate60.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad5.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.64 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage74.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance4.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher22.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available81.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over20,505 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home7.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans79.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Niagara Falls

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Tonawanda as a Niagara Falls alternative in the same region

15 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 5.0% Tonawanda vs 2.2% Niagara Falls+126%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,302 Tonawanda vs 3,309 Niagara Falls−61%
  • Unemployment: 6.2% Tonawanda vs 9.6% Niagara Falls−36%
  • Residents: 14,848 Tonawanda vs 47,255 Niagara Falls−69%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,993 Tonawanda vs €2,724 Niagara Falls+10%
  • Nearest airport: 11.0 km Tonawanda vs 9.0 km Niagara Falls+22%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,753 Tonawanda vs €3,753 Niagara Fallssame level

Plainfield as a Niagara Falls alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 772 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,724 Niagara Falls+77%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.2% Niagara Falls+177%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,309 Niagara Falls−78%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 9.6% Niagara Falls−61%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.6 µg/m³ Niagara Falls+18%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,753 Niagara Falls+8%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 47,255 Niagara Falls+6%

Cities near Niagara Falls

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Thorold Canada · 15.1 km away
Salary
3,094 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
St. Catharines Canada · 20.2 km away
Salary
3,115 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Welland Canada · 21.5 km away
Salary
3,050 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Eggertsville 22.6 km away
Rent
818.6 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,857 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Niagara Falls?

The median gross salary is 3,753 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Niagara Falls?

The unemployment rate is 9.64 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Niagara Falls?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.62 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Niagara Falls?

Police recorded 3,309 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Niagara Falls?

The published population is 47,255 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Niagara Falls?

2,483 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Niagara Falls a good place to live?

Niagara Falls may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Niagara Falls?

North Tonawanda, Tonawanda, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Kenmore are near Niagara Falls. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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