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About Niagara
Niagara is a town in Niagara County, New York, with about 7,900 residents (2020 census), wrapping around the east side of the City of Niagara Falls. Named for the famous waterfall, it is a commercial and light-industrial suburb anchored by Niagara Falls International Airport and the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA.
Home prices in Niagara
Home prices in Niagara vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Niagara
- Niagara Falls International Airport (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA.
- Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Former Town of Niagara District School No. 2 (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Military Road commercial corridor.
Commuting from Niagara
- The town sits roughly 18 miles northwest of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 20–30 minutes via I-190 (approximate; longer with traffic).
- NFTA Metro Bus routes serve the town's commercial corridors. There is no Metro Rail service.
Schools in Niagara
Public schools: Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Niagara FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Niagara, NY?
Home prices in Niagara vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Niagara, NY?
The town sits roughly 18 miles northwest of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 20–30 minutes via I-190 (approximate; longer with traffic). - Which school district serves Niagara, NY?
Niagara is served by Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.