State rank#18 of 62
Smallest county210,721 residentsKings County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 36063
Niagara County, New York
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population210,721
Household income$69,633
Unemployment4.2%
Life expectancy75.4 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Niagara County has 210,721 residents and ranks #18 by population among New York county equivalents. Median household income is $69,633. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New York
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Niagara County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Niagara County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $189,800 median home value and $899/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,633, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Niagara County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median gross rent, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 28% and life expectancy is 75.4 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 4.4%, rank #13 of 62 available New York counties.
- Median gross rent: $899/mo, rank #14 of 62 available New York counties.
- Poor or fair health: 14.8%, rank #21 of 62 available New York counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Life expectancy: 75.4 years, rank #57 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 565 residents, rank #52 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 4.2%, rank #49 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New York
Rank and range use only counties in New York with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$69,633
$69,633; below the state county median of $72,022.
State rank #38 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$189,800
$189,800; above the state county median of $189,000.
State rank #32 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$899/mo
$899/mo; below the state county median of $986/mo.
State rank #14 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.2%
4.2%; above the state county median of 3.7%.
State rank #49 of 62 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28%
28%; below the state county median of 29.4%.
State rank #33 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
75.4 years
75.4 years; below the state county median of 77.7 years.
State rank #57 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
14.8%
14.8%; below the state county median of 15.4%.
State rank #21 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
4.4%
4.4%; below the state county median of 5%.
State rank #13 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,613 residents
1 per 2,613 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,809 residents.
State rank #46 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 565 residents
1 per 565 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 403 residents.
State rank #52 of 62 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Niagara County FAQ
Is Niagara County a good place to live?
Niagara County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median gross rent, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 28% and life expectancy is 75.4 years.
What should I know before moving to Niagara County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $189,800 median home value and $899/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,633, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Niagara County?
Niagara County has 210,721 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Niagara County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 36063; the parent state FIPS is 36.
What is the median household income in Niagara County?
The ACS median household income is $69,633.
How much does housing cost in Niagara County?
Housing benchmarks are $189,800 median home value and $899/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,633, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Niagara County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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