Electricity rates in Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls, NY ranks 1 of 47 New York cities for the lowest median home value ($104,400). Niagara Falls, New York has 48,198 residents in 22,627 households; 13.3% heat with electricity.
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Niagara Falls on the map
Niagara County, with Niagara Falls marked
Who supplies Niagara Falls
Niagara County lists 2 utilities for Niagara Falls, NY, a city of 48,198: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Niagara County page.
Housing and heating in Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, NY: 24,203 of 26,161 homes were built before 1980 and 808 in 2000 or later. Niagara Falls, NY has 15,635 detached houses, 3,367 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 276 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Niagara Falls, NY
% of homes by decade built, Niagara Falls, NY
- 37pre-40
- 1540s
- 2350s
- 960s
- 870s
- 280s
- 290s
- 200s
- 110s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Niagara Falls, NY
| Niagara Falls, NY | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls, NY, median year built | 1948 | 1958 | -10 years | 40 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, built before 1980 | 92.5% | 75.3% | +17.2 points | 3 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, built 2000 or later | 3.1% | 9.3% | -6.2 points | 41 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, detached houses | 59.8% | 67.8% | -8.1 points | 22 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 12.9% | 11.6% | +1.3 points | 32 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, mobile homes | 1.1% | 3.7% | -2.7 points | 8 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, renter households | 42.5% | 29.1% | +13.4 points | 23 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, median home value | $104,400 | $177,400 | -$73,000 | 47 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, median gross rent a month | $784 | $870 | -$86 | 47 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, people per household | 2.11 | 2.26 | -0.15 | 44 of 47 |
Facts about Niagara Falls
- Residents of Niagara Falls, NY, ACS 2023
- 48,19818 of 47 New York cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Niagara Falls, NY
- $48,53542 of 47 of those cities
- Households in Niagara Falls, NY
- 22,6272.13 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Niagara Falls, NY
- 57.5%13,001 owners and 9,626 renter households
- Housing units in Niagara Falls, NY
- 26,1613,534 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Niagara Falls, NY
- 13.3%3,011 of 22,627 homes
- Land area of Niagara Falls, NY
- 14.1 sq mi3,422.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Niagara Falls, NY
- 3.4%at 571 kWh a month over the $48,535 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Niagara Falls, NY
- 55NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 114.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Niagara Falls, NY
- 194824,203 of 26,161 homes (92.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Niagara Falls, NY
- $104,400$784 gross rent a month, 9.01% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, NY: 22,627 households at $1,199 a year per home for electricity (Niagara County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $27.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,295 a year per household.
| Group in Niagara Falls, NY | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Niagara Falls, NY median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls, NY, all households | 22,627 | $1,199 | $27.1 million | 2.47% |
| Niagara Falls, NY, homeowners | 13,001 | $1,371 | $17.8 million | 2.82% |
| Niagara Falls, NY, renters | 9,626 | $779 | $7.5 million | 1.61% |
Who lives in Niagara Falls: income, cars, homes
Of 20,309 workers in Niagara Falls, NY, 1,417 work from home, 14,836 drive alone, 637 ride transit and 863 walk. In Niagara Falls, NY, 8,492 of 22,627 households earn under $35,000, 7,066 $35,000-$75,000, 5,375 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,694 $150,000 or more. 11,313 residents of Niagara Falls, NY live below the poverty line, and the median age is 40.7. In Niagara Falls, NY, 4,747 households own no vehicle and 8,226 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Niagara Falls, NY, 5,061 of 8,822 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 6,415 households moved in since 2018 and 6,066 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Niagara Falls, NY homes: 15,174 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,602 none or one, median 5.5 rooms.
Household income in Niagara Falls, NY
| Niagara Falls, NY | Value | Rank in New York |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls, NY, households under $35,000 | 37.5% | 7 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, households $150,000 or more | 7.5% | 47 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, residents below poverty | 23.7% | 10 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, median age | 40.7 | 20 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 58.0% | 24 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, households without a vehicle | 21.0% | 14 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, households with 2+ vehicles | 36.4% | 33 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, workers at home | 7.0% | 42 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, cost-burdened renters | 57.4% | 16 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, moved in since 2018 | 28.4% | 20 of 47 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, moved in before 2000 | 26.8% | 22 of 47 |
Outage risk around Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, NY, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 54 wind and 1 tornado, 114.1 per 100,000 residents of 48,198. Top gust near Niagara Falls, NY: 74 knots, 85 mph. Damage near Niagara Falls, NY: $338K.
Reports within 15 miles of Niagara Falls, NY
wind and tornado reports, Niagara Falls, NY
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| Niagara Falls, NY | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls, NY, 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, 2016 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, 2017 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, 2019 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, 2020 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, 2021 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, 2023 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Niagara Falls, NY, 2024 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Analyst note on Niagara Falls
Household income in Niagara Falls, NY is $48,535; 13,001 of its 22,627 households own. Niagara Falls, NY counts 48,198 residents in 22,627 households, on 14.1 square miles. 3,011 of the 22,627 occupied homes in Niagara Falls, NY heat with electricity.
Niagara Falls, NY has 26,161 housing units, 3,534 of them vacant or seasonal. Niagara Falls, NY ranks 1 of 47 New York cities for the lowest median rent ($784 a month). Niagara Falls, NY ranks 6 of 47 New York cities for the lowest median household income ($48,535).
Niagara Falls, NY ranks 6 of 47 New York cities for the fewest people working from home (7.0% of workers).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Niagara Falls
Compare Niagara Falls with nearby cities
| City near Niagara Falls, NY | Distance from Niagara Falls | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls, NY (this page) | 0 mi | 48,198 | $48,535 | 1948 | $104,400 | 55 | 7.0% |
| North Tonawanda, NY | 7.8 mi southeast | 30,338 (-17,860) | $66,774 (+$18,239) | 1955 (+7 yr) | $184,900 (+$80,500) | 104 (+49) | 14.0% (+7.0 pts) |
| Tonawanda Town, NY | 10.2 mi southeast | 56,973 (+8,775) | $76,644 (+$28,109) | 1955 (+7 yr) | $199,400 (+$95,000) | 103 (+48) | 13.4% (+6.4 pts) |
| Buffalo, NY | 15.9 mi southeast | 276,397 (+228,199) | $48,050 (-$485) | 1938 (-10 yr) | $152,300 (+$47,900) | 126 (+71) | 9.6% (+2.6 pts) |
| Cheektowaga, NY | 18.4 mi southeast | 76,251 (+28,053) | $66,293 (+$17,758) | 1959 (+11 yr) | $169,200 (+$64,800) | 146 (+91) | 9.8% (+2.8 pts) |
| West Seneca, NY | 22.1 mi southeast | 45,329 (-2,869) | $75,465 (+$26,930) | 1966 (+18 yr) | $215,000 (+$110,600) | 140 (+85) | 10.0% (+3.0 pts) |
ZIP codes in Niagara Falls
| ZIP area touching Niagara Falls, NY | Share of the ZIP's land inside Niagara Falls | Share of Niagara Falls's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 14304 (Niagara Falls, NY) | 23.3% | 35.6% |
| 14305 (Niagara Falls, NY) | 53.2% | 29.6% |
| 14303 (Niagara Falls, NY) | 100.0% | 19.3% |
| 14301 (Niagara Falls, NY) | 100.0% | 14.7% |
| 14302 (Niagara Falls, NY) | 100.0% | 0.1% |
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Questions on Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Niagara Falls, NY: New York households pick a supplier and plan, and Niagara County lists 2 utilities.
Niagara Falls: how does it rank among New York cities?
Niagara Falls, NY: rank 18 of 47 by its 48,198 residents, rank 42 of 47 by $48,535 median income.
Niagara Falls: how many homes heat with electricity?
Niagara Falls, NY: 3,011 of 22,627 occupied homes, 13.3%; Niagara County 12.2%.
Niagara Falls: how much income goes to electricity?
At 571 kWh a month, 3.4% of the $48,535 median income in Niagara Falls, NY.
Niagara Falls: can I choose a supplier?
In most of New York yes; municipal and co-op areas around Niagara Falls, NY may be closed.
Niagara Falls: damaging storms reported nearby?
55 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Niagara Falls, NY, 2015 to 2025, 114.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls, NY: median home built 1948; 24,203 of 26,161 homes (92.5%) predate 1980, 15,635 are detached and 3,367 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Niagara Falls, NY work from home?
1,417 of 20,309 workers.
How many households in Niagara Falls, NY earn under $35,000?
8,492 of 22,627, against 1,694 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Niagara Falls, NY live below the poverty line?
11,313 residents.