Buffalo metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Tonawanda, NY
About Tonawanda
Tonawanda (formally the Town of Tonawanda) is a town in northern Erie County, New York, and the northern inner-ring suburb of Buffalo, with about 72,600 residents (2020 census). It mixes postwar subdivisions, the Village of Kenmore, industrial riverfront along the Niagara River, and a strong parks system — Sheridan Park, Lincoln Park, and the Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails.
Home prices in Tonawanda
The median listing price in Tonawanda is $229,450.
Top places in Tonawanda
- Sheridan Park — town golf course and parkland.
- Lincoln Park and the town pool complex.
- Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Ellicott Creek Park.
- Village of Kenmore — Delaware Avenue shops (adjacent).
- Failing Cemetery on Delaware Road (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Niagara River shoreline and the former Huntley station site (shown in the Commons photo below).
- NFTA Metro Bus service on the Tonawanda corridors (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Tonawanda
- The town borders Buffalo to the north. Downtown is roughly 7 miles away — approximately 10–20 minutes by car via the Youngmann Expressway (I-290) or Delaware Avenue (approximate; longer with traffic).
- NFTA Metro Bus routes serve the town (routes including the Tonawanda corridors), and the Metro Rail's northern terminus at UB South Campus is just across the city line. The Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails serves cyclists.
Schools in Tonawanda
Public schools: Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free 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 $229,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Tonawanda, NY?
The town borders Buffalo to the north. Downtown is roughly 7 miles away — approximately 10–20 minutes by car via the Youngmann Expressway (I-290) or Delaware Avenue (approximate; longer with traffic). - Which school district serves Tonawanda, NY?
Tonawanda is served by Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.