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Moving to Tonawanda, NY
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About Tonawanda
Tonawanda is a small city in northern Erie County, New York, on the Niagara River at the western end of the Erie Canal. With about 15,100 residents (2020 census), it is a compact riverfront community of older homes, modest bungalows, and waterfront parkland, sitting directly across the canal from North Tonawanda and just north of Buffalo.
Home prices in Tonawanda
The median listing price in Tonawanda is $450,000.
Top places in Tonawanda
- Niawanda Park — Niagara River waterfront park with walking paths and river views.
- Gateway Harbor — shared canal harbor with North Tonawanda, home to summer canal concerts.
- Veterans' Monument — 1925 monument at Main, Grove, and Morgan Streets (shown in the Commons photo below).
- City Cemetery and Soldiers' Monument (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Two Mile Creek footbridge and waterfront trails (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Main Street / downtown Tonawanda shops and restaurants.
- "Fool's Spring" on the Niagara River shore at Niawanda Park (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Niagara River boat launches and fishing access.
Commuting from Tonawanda
- Tonawanda sits roughly 10 miles north of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 15–20 minutes via I-190 or Niagara Street (approximate; longer with traffic).
- NFTA Metro Bus routes serve the city, and the Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails bike path links the city to the Town of Tonawanda. There is no Metro Rail service in Tonawanda.
Schools in Tonawanda
Public schools: Tonawanda City 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.
Tonawanda FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Tonawanda, NY?
The median listing price in Tonawanda is $450,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Tonawanda, NY?
Tonawanda sits roughly 10 miles north of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 15–20 minutes via I-190 or Niagara Street (approximate; longer with traffic). - Which school district serves Tonawanda, NY?
Tonawanda is served by Tonawanda City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.