Economy & Jobs — Tonawanda, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,326 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,200 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,348 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
| In Labor Force | 7,524 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 21.9% |
| Retail | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 808 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 764 |
| Physician Offices | 519 |
| Law Offices | 500 |
| Insurance Agencies | 358 |
| Dental Offices | 335 |
| Beauty Salons | 306 |
| Auto Repair | 300 |
| Grocery Stores | 275 |
| Child Day Care | 252 |
| Gas Stations | 251 |
| Commercial Banks | 240 |
| Coffee Shops | 206 |
| Real Estate Offices | 204 |
| Bars | 184 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.