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North Tonawanda

Pop. 30,198·120th most expensive in New York·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,203/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$759
Rising (Monthly)
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North Tonawanda · $1,203
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,203/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$48,000/yr
Local median income
$66,961/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using North Tonawanda's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,480
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,070/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,203 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$14,436/yr
At $1,203/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

North Tonawanda, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,198
Median income
$66,961
Median age
43.1
Renters
29.9%
Age distribution
17.9%
22%
23.2%
15%
21.9%
Under 1817.9%
18–3422%
35–5423.2%
55–6415%
65+21.9%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
90.6%
White90.6%
Black2%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian0.9%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
34%
32.9%
27.1%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma34%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+27.1%
Housing tenure
70.1%
29.9%
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How North Tonawanda, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,926 → $66,961
up 8.1%
Population
30,592 → 30,198
down 1.3%
Renter share
30.2% → 29.9%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
26.6% → 27.1%
+0.5 pts
Median age
45 → 43.1
-1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $61,926 to $66,961 across the same window, up 8.1% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 30,592 residents to roughly 30,198.

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At $1,203/mo, how North Tonawanda rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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North Tonawanda rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in North Tonawanda. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in North Tonawanda, NY

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in North Tonawanda is $1,203/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,070/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $910/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,310/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($66,961/yr), North Tonawanda ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is North Tonawanda an affordable city for renters?

North Tonawanda is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,203/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($66,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. North Tonawanda falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in North Tonawanda?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,203/mo in North Tonawanda. The local median household income is $66,961/yr, meaning the typical North Tonawanda household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in North Tonawanda?

Rent in North Tonawanda has increased 1.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does North Tonawanda rent compare to other cities in New York?

North Tonawanda is one of the more affordable cities in New York for rent, ranking #120 out of 125 tracked cities at $1,203/mo.

What percentage of North Tonawanda residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.9% of North Tonawanda households are renters, while 70.1% are owner-occupied. North Tonawanda leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does North Tonawanda rent compare to the national average?

North Tonawanda's median rent of $1,203/mo is $759 (39%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #120 out of 125 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,203/mo, rent takes ~22% of North Tonawanda's median household income ($66,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

North Tonawanda 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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