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Depew.
About
Life in Depew
Living in Depew means settling into a quiet, stable suburb just 11 miles east of Buffalo where your housing dollar goes a long way and you're close enough to the city for work but far enough to escape the urban grind. You're looking at a median home value around $196,500 and rents hovering near $1,061 a month, which is genuinely affordable for Western New York—your household median income of $73,556 actually stretches here. The job market is steady with unemployment at 4.0%, and most people have a reasonable commute of about 19 minutes, especially if you're heading into Buffalo proper.
Depew at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Foreign-Born
4.8%
Broadband Internet
90.1%
of households
Population Growth
-2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.8% foreign-born, most often from Afghanistan
Who lives in Depew: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Depew, the largest foreign-born group is from Afghanistan (18.6%), and 2.1% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
18.4%
of residents
65 and Older
20.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.0%
of households
Married Couples
42.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.23
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 35% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Depew
In Depew, rent runs 35% below the NY average, and home values are 54% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,458
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $270,684 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NY
Unemployment in Depew and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Erie County, which includes Depew, is close to the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Depew: Erie County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Erie County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Depew is about 2% of Erie County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Depew Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY metro area
Commute19 min avg
How Depew residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Depew, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Depew runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
87.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,387.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Depew Village Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Erie County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Erie County, which includes Depew, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Lake-Effect Snow | $6,500 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $97,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $46,300 |
| 2022 | 19 | Winter Storm | $45.7M |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 42 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 29 | High Wind | $21.7M |
| 2018 | 22 | Winter Storm | $604,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Erie County, county-wide
Depew is about 2% of Erie County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Erie County, which includes Depew, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
121
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Erie County, county-wide
Depew is about 2% of Erie County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate78°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Depew has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.1"
Annual Snowfall
95.4"
Hot Days/Year
3
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
124
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
166
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 3.35" |
| Feb | 33°F | 20°F | 2.49" |
| Mar | 42°F | 26°F | 2.89" |
| Apr | 55°F | 37°F | 3.37" |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.37" |
| Jun | 76°F | 58°F | 3.37" |
| Jul | 80°F | 63°F | 3.23" |
| Aug | 79°F | 62°F | 3.23" |
| Sep | 72°F | 55°F | 4.10" |
| Oct | 60°F | 44°F | 4.03" |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 3.50" |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 3.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Depew
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Depew's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Upstate New York VA Healthcare System (western Ny VA Healthcare System)
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Buffalo
Erie County Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Buffalo
Western Ny Childrens Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.5 mi away · West Seneca
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Depew
Depew's student/teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Depew (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 6,099 students · in-state tuition $6,100 · 33% graduate · median earnings $46,497 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 5,097 students · in-state tuition $8,533 · 47% graduate · median earnings $55,028 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,685 students · in-state tuition $35,880 · 68% graduate · median earnings $63,820 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,258 students · in-state tuition $35,980 · 70% graduate · median earnings $74,104 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 984 students · in-state tuition $21,480 · 60% graduate · median earnings $62,554 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
8.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 743 students · in-state tuition $19,220 · 40% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Depew
Depew has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayWomen's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
96 mi awayCities Near Depew
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Depew FAQ
Is Depew, New York affordable?⌄
Depew's median rent is $1,061/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $73,556/year. Median home value is $196,500.
Is Depew, New York safe?⌄
Depew's violent crime rate was 88 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1387 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Depew, New York?⌄
Erie County, which includes Depew, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Depew, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Depew is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,061/month and median household income is $73,556/year. The median home value is $196,500. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Depew, New York?⌄
The average commute in Depew is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from