Senior Living in Tonawanda, New York

Top zip codes in Tonawanda, NY: 14150

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.