Lackawanna, NY Area Guide

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Lackawanna Area Facts

  • Lackawanna has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Lackawanna crime rates are 1% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Lackawanna is 28% lower than the New York average
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I Wanna Go To Lackawanna User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) As as resident of Western New York, there are not many places that feel like home the way Lackawanna does. As part of the Buffalo-Niagra Falls MSA, this city is part of what is called the Southtowns. Fire and Police services are provided by city-run departments as they protect ou ...Read More r 18,000 residents.

With origins stemming from the Buffalo Creek Reservation, the area was settled around the year 1842. The Lackawanna Steel Company was a major factor in this city's growth as this is where it received it's name. When it comes to railroads, we are served by Conrail as a connector to the great north.

Today, Lackawanna is a town in close proximity to Buffalo, as it is within the same metropolitan district. The LCSD or Lackawanna City School Distric is responsible for education, and has been highly ranked for many years. As a quiet, quaint relic from the past, presently providing a reminder to all that most gems are somewhat out of the mainstream's eye. Give a Lackawanna a look and you will not be disappointed. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lackawanna? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      South Park Stadium
      South Park
      South Park
      McKinley Circle
      Blasdell Fireman's Park
      Ship Canal Commons
      Okell Park
      Dorrance Circle

      Entertainment

      Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
      Lucy Smith & Colesville
      Dipson Cinemas 6
      Regal Cinemas 18
      Heritage DiscoveRy Center
      Steel Plant Museum of Western New York
      West Seneca West Senior High School Track

      Food & Drink

      Cherry Stone
      Subway
      Burger King
      Leo's Pizzeria
      Avenue Pub
      Talty's Tavern
      McDonald's
      Chipotle

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lackawanna? Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in Lackawanna.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lackawanna? The cost of living in Lackawanna is 85/100 - which is 28% lower than New York.
      Lackawanna
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lackawanna? Lackawanna crime rates are 2,157, which are 1% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      2,157 per 100k people

      5% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47

      5% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lackawanna? The median income in Lackawanna is $39,984 which is 34% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $39,98428% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,30825% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lackawanna a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lackawanna home prices? Lackawanna home prices are $99,400 - which is 65% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $99,40046% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71325% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Lackawanna have good schools? The Lackawanna graduation rate is 73% - which is 11% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      12% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      11% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Lackawanna a good place to live? Lackawanna has an overall rating of 57% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      1 total surveys

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