Electricity rates in Cheektowaga, New York
Cheektowaga, NY ranks 1 of 47 New York cities for the share of mobile homes (3%). Cheektowaga, New York has 76,251 residents in 34,219 households; 7.4% heat with electricity.
Cheektowaga is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe Cheektowaga as the Bureau draws it.
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Cheektowaga on the map
Erie County, with Cheektowaga marked
Who supplies Cheektowaga
Erie County lists 2 utilities for Cheektowaga, NY, a city of 76,251: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Erie County page.
Housing and heating in Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga, NY: 30,402 of 35,359 homes were built before 1980 and 1,452 in 2000 or later. Cheektowaga, NY has 22,587 detached houses, 3,205 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,083 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Cheektowaga, NY
% of homes by decade built, Cheektowaga, NY
- 11pre-40
- 1240s
- 2850s
- 2260s
- 1370s
- 780s
- 390s
- 300s
- 110s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Cheektowaga, NY
| Cheektowaga, NY | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheektowaga, NY, median year built | 1959 | 1957 | +2 years | 14 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, built before 1980 | 86.0% | 77.1% | +8.9 points | 19 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, built 2000 or later | 4.1% | 9.4% | -5.3 points | 36 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, detached houses | 63.9% | 58.8% | +5.1 points | 20 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 9.1% | 13.3% | -4.2 points | 36 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, mobile homes | 3.1% | 1.6% | +1.5 points | 1 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, renter households | 29.5% | 34.5% | -5.1 points | 28 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, median home value | $169,200 | $217,400 | -$48,200 | 38 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, median gross rent a month | $1,025 | $1,037 | -$12 | 40 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, people per household | 2.17 | 2.26 | -0.09 | 38 of 47 |
Facts about Cheektowaga
- Residents of Cheektowaga, NY, ACS 2023
- 76,2518 of 47 New York cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Cheektowaga, NY
- $66,29333 of 47 of those cities
- Households in Cheektowaga, NY
- 34,2192.23 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Cheektowaga, NY
- 70.5%24,138 owners and 10,081 renter households
- Housing units in Cheektowaga, NY
- 35,3591,140 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Cheektowaga, NY
- 7.4%2,519 of 34,219 homes
- Land area of Cheektowaga, NY
- 25.4 sq mi3,004.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Cheektowaga, NY
- 2.5%at 571 kWh a month over the $66,293 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Cheektowaga, NY
- 146NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 191.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Cheektowaga, NY
- 195930,402 of 35,359 homes (86.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Cheektowaga, NY
- $169,200$1,025 gross rent a month, 7.27% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Cheektowaga
Compare Cheektowaga with nearby cities
| City near Cheektowaga, NY | Distance from Cheektowaga | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheektowaga, NY (this page) | 0 mi | 76,251 | $66,293 | 1959 | $169,200 | 146 | 9.8% |
| West Seneca, NY | 4.9 mi south | 45,329 (-30,922) | $75,465 (+$9,172) | 1966 (+7 yr) | $215,000 (+$45,800) | 140 (-6) | 10.0% (+0.2 pts) |
| Buffalo, NY | 5.6 mi west | 276,397 (+200,146) | $48,050 (-$18,243) | 1938 (-21 yr) | $152,300 (-$16,900) | 126 (-20) | 9.6% (-0.2 pts) |
| Tonawanda Town, NY | 8.2 mi northwest | 56,973 (-19,278) | $76,644 (+$10,351) | 1955 (-4 yr) | $199,400 (+$30,200) | 103 (-43) | 13.4% (+3.6 pts) |
| North Tonawanda, NY | 11.4 mi northwest | 30,338 (-45,913) | $66,774 (+$481) | 1955 (-4 yr) | $184,900 (+$15,700) | 104 (-42) | 14.0% (+4.2 pts) |
| Niagara Falls, NY | 18.4 mi northwest | 48,198 (-28,053) | $48,535 (-$17,758) | 1948 (-11 yr) | $104,400 (-$64,800) | 55 (-91) | 7.0% (-2.8 pts) |
Outage risk around Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga, NY, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 141 wind and 5 tornado, 191.5 per 100,000 residents of 76,251. Top gust near Cheektowaga, NY: 74 knots, 85 mph. Damage near Cheektowaga, NY: $1.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of Cheektowaga, NY
wind and tornado reports, Cheektowaga, NY
- 11'15
- 9'16
- 21'17
- 9'18
- 7'19
- 29'20
- 19'21
- 3'22
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- 18'24
- 3'25
| Cheektowaga, NY | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheektowaga, NY, 2015 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, 2016 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, 2017 | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, 2018 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, 2019 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, 2020 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, 2021 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, 2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, 2023 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, 2024 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Cost of living with electricity in Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga, NY: 34,219 households at $1,024 a year per home for electricity (Erie County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $35.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,082 a year per household.
| Group in Cheektowaga, NY | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Cheektowaga, NY median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheektowaga, NY, all households | 34,219 | $1,024 | $35.0 million | 1.54% |
| Cheektowaga, NY, homeowners | 24,138 | $1,167 | $28.2 million | 1.76% |
| Cheektowaga, NY, renters | 10,081 | $756 | $7.6 million | 1.14% |
Who lives in Cheektowaga: income, cars, homes
In Cheektowaga, NY, 4,439 of 9,515 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 8,438 households moved in since 2018 and 9,552 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over slowly. In Cheektowaga, NY, 2,873 households own no vehicle and 16,740 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Cheektowaga, NY, 8,082 of 34,219 households earn under $35,000, 11,278 $35,000-$75,000, 11,309 $75,000-$150,000 and 3,550 $150,000 or more. Of 38,551 workers in Cheektowaga, NY, 3,771 work from home, 30,423 drive alone, 503 ride transit and 610 walk. Cheektowaga, NY homes: 22,951 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,474 none or one, median 5.6 rooms. 7,088 residents of Cheektowaga, NY live below the poverty line, and the median age is 39.3.
Household income in Cheektowaga, NY
| Cheektowaga, NY | Value | Rank in New York |
|---|---|---|
| Cheektowaga, NY, households under $35,000 | 23.6% | 19 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, households $150,000 or more | 10.4% | 38 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, residents below poverty | 9.6% | 27 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, median age | 39.3 | 23 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 64.9% | 20 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, households without a vehicle | 8.4% | 32 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, households with 2+ vehicles | 48.9% | 23 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, workers at home | 9.8% | 29 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, cost-burdened renters | 46.7% | 41 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, moved in since 2018 | 24.7% | 28 of 47 |
| Cheektowaga, NY, moved in before 2000 | 27.9% | 19 of 47 |
Analyst note on Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga, NY counts 76,251 residents in 34,219 households, on 25.4 square miles. Household income in Cheektowaga, NY is $66,293; 24,138 of its 34,219 households own. 2,519 of the 34,219 occupied homes in Cheektowaga, NY heat with electricity.
Cheektowaga, NY has 35,359 housing units, 1,140 of them vacant or seasonal. Cheektowaga, NY ranks 7 of 47 New York cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (46.7%). Cheektowaga, NY ranks 8 of 47 New York cities for the lowest median rent ($1,025 a month).
Cheektowaga, NY ranks 10 of 47 New York cities for the lowest median home value ($169,200).
ZIP codes in Cheektowaga
| ZIP area touching Cheektowaga, NY | Share of the ZIP's land inside Cheektowaga | Share of Cheektowaga's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 14225 (Cheektowaga, NY) | 98.4% | 44.5% |
| 14227 (Cheektowaga, NY) | 99.8% | 32.2% |
| 14043 (Cheektowaga, NY) | 31.3% | 11.2% |
| 14206 (Cheektowaga, NY) | 20.6% | 4.0% |
| 14215 (Cheektowaga, NY) | 21.2% | 4.0% |
| 14211 (Cheektowaga, NY) | 19.5% | 3.0% |
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Questions on Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Cheektowaga, NY: New York households pick a supplier and plan, and Erie County lists 2 utilities.
Cheektowaga: how does it rank among New York cities?
Cheektowaga, NY: rank 8 of 47 by its 76,251 residents, rank 33 of 47 by $66,293 median income.
Cheektowaga: how many homes heat with electricity?
Cheektowaga, NY: 2,519 of 34,219 occupied homes, 7.4%; Erie County 8.3%.
Cheektowaga: how much income goes to electricity?
At 571 kWh a month, 2.5% of the $66,293 median income in Cheektowaga, NY.
Cheektowaga: can I choose a supplier?
In most of New York yes; municipal and co-op areas around Cheektowaga, NY may be closed.
Cheektowaga: damaging storms reported nearby?
146 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Cheektowaga, NY, 2015 to 2025, 191.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Cheektowaga?
Cheektowaga, NY: median home built 1959; 30,402 of 35,359 homes (86.0%) predate 1980, 22,587 are detached and 3,205 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Cheektowaga, NY renters struggle with rent?
4,439 of 9,515 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Cheektowaga, NY households have no car?
2,873 households; 16,740 have two or more.
How many households in Cheektowaga, NY earn under $35,000?
8,082 of 34,219, against 3,550 at $150,000 or more.