Economy & Jobs — Niagara Falls, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,101 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,033 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 23,248 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.9% |
| Arts Food | 12.8% |
| Retail | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 179 |
| Fast Food | 158 |
| Physician Offices | 99 |
| Auto Repair | 74 |
| Law Offices | 66 |
| Insurance Agencies | 61 |
| Dental Offices | 61 |
| Gas Stations | 54 |
| Coffee Shops | 52 |
| Hotels Motels | 49 |
| Bars | 46 |
| General Merchandise | 40 |
| Grocery Stores | 36 |
| Child Day Care | 35 |
| Real Estate Offices | 34 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
