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 7% lower than the New York average
Cost of living in Lackawanna is 21% lower than the New York average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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I Wanna Go To Lackawanna 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 95/100 - which is 21% lower than New York.

5% less expensive than average

21% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

C- Crime

What is the crime rate in Lackawanna? Lackawanna crime rates are 1,955, which are 7% lower than New York

1,955 per 100k people

8% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

8% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

D+ Employment

What is the median income in Lackawanna? The median income in Lackawanna is $59,607 which is 34% lower than New York.

Median household income

$59,60727% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$33,08826% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

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 $179,485 - which is 64% lower than New York

Median home value

$179,48545% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$1,06926% lower than the US average

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

12% lower than the US average

School test scores

11% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

100% lower than the US average

C- User Ratings

Is Lackawanna a good place to live? Lackawanna has an overall rating of 61% from 3 reviews.

Overall user rating

3 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

2 total surveys