Senior Living in Tonawanda, New York
Top zip codes in Tonawanda, NY: 14150
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
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SeniorScore™ Overview
- Tonawanda scores significantly higher than the New York average of 71.
- Tonawanda scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 16 hospitals within close range of the city, including Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Sisters Of Charity Hospital, and De Graff Memorial Hospital.
- There are 78 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Schofield Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility, Kaleida Health Degraff Memorial Hospital S N F, and Ken-Ton Presbyterian Village .
- There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 500 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
- There are 54 golf courses in or around the city, including Brighton Park Golf Course, Sheridan Park Golf Course, and River Oaks Golf Club.
- There are 21 parks near the city center, including Riverside Park, Beaver Island State Park, and Delaware Park.
- There are 335 churches in or near the city, including St Edmund Rc Church, Grace Baptist Church, and St Francis Assisi Church.
- There are 14 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 322 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 23 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 138 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances
- The property taxes average 4.98% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 2.65% of property value, which is lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- New York has an average state income tax of 4.81%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $57,258, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $48,063, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,320, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $51,180 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $136,145 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $12,480 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $52,624 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.10%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life
- Tonawanda receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Tonawanda has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- This city has very good water quality.
- Tonawanda has a dense population density of 2,789.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Tonawanda have a very short daily commute time.
- The city has a high public transportation ridership.
- Tonawanda has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.82%.