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About
Life in Kenmore
Kenmore is a tight-knit, densely populated village just south of Buffalo that appeals to people who want walkability and neighborhood connection without the isolation of suburbs. With a median household income around $77,639 and median home values hovering near $208,600, housing is genuinely affordable compared to most Northeast markets—you're getting urban density at suburban prices, which matters when you're thinking long-term. The job market is stable with unemployment at 4.0%, and your average commute runs about 19 minutes, so you're not spending your life in traffic or dealing with that brutal sprawl problem that kills other mid-size cities.
Kenmore at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Foreign-Born
2.7%
Broadband Internet
93.5%
of households
Population Growth
-2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.7% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Kenmore: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kenmore, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (20.7%), and 2.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.3%
of households
Married Couples
35.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.12
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 33% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Kenmore
In Kenmore, rent runs 33% below the NY average, and home values are 51% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,687
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1941
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NY
Unemployment in Kenmore and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Erie County, which includes Kenmore, is close to the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Kenmore: Erie County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Erie County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Kenmore is about 2% of Erie County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Kenmore 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
Commute18.5 min avg
How Kenmore residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kenmore, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 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 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Kenmore runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
141.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,263.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Kenmore 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 Kenmore, 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
Kenmore 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 Kenmore, 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
Kenmore is about 2% of Erie County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kenmore has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.8"
Annual Snowfall
79.8"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
133
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
168
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 17°F | 3.19" |
| Feb | 36°F | 17°F | 2.44" |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.94" |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.64" |
| May | 70°F | 45°F | 3.38" |
| Jun | 79°F | 55°F | 3.30" |
| Jul | 83°F | 59°F | 3.46" |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 3.10" |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.90" |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.94" |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 3.46" |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 3.39" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kenmore
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Kenmore's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.1 mi away · Kenmore
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · 2.6 mi away · Buffalo
Sisters of Charity Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Buffalo
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.
Education10.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kenmore
Kenmore's student/teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 48.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Kenmore (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
5.4 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, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kenmore
Kenmore has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
National Historic Site
4 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kenmore
Town Of Tonawanda Public Library
160 Delaware Road, Kenmore
Cities Near Kenmore
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Kenmore FAQ
Is Kenmore, New York affordable?⌄
Kenmore's median rent is $1,081/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $77,639/year. Median home value is $208,600.
Is Kenmore, New York safe?⌄
Kenmore's violent crime rate was 141 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 1264 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kenmore, New York?⌄
Erie County, which includes Kenmore, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kenmore, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Kenmore is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,081/month and median household income is $77,639/year. The median home value is $208,600. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kenmore, New York?⌄
The average commute in Kenmore 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