Lackawanna, NY · Houses & Market Data

Lackawanna, New York houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Lackawanna, NY (Erie County) — Census median home value $126,500, county listing prices down about 8.1% over the past year. Market data for Lackawanna houses and the broader area.

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Lackawanna, NY is in Erie County, New York — this guide covers houses in Lackawanna and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 19,779, with a median household income of $48,185. Census data puts Lackawanna houses at a median value of $126,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Erie County's current median listing price runs $279,900, down about 8.1% over the past year.

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Market overview

Lackawanna housing market

Lackawanna is in Erie County, New York. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Lackawanna and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$126,500

Population (Census ACS)

19,779

Median household income

$48,185

County price trend (2025)

6.22% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Lackawanna market snapshot

Population

19,779

County

Erie County

Median Household Income

$48,185

Median Home Value (city)

$126,500

Median Listing Price (Erie County)

$279,900

Median Gross Rent

$823/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-8.1%

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Why Lackawanna

What makes Lackawanna different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lackawanna's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $126,500. Separately, Erie County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $279,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Erie County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.22% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Lackawanna has an estimated population of 19,779 and a median household income of $48,185, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Lackawanna's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Lackawanna

County guide: Erie County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Lackawanna.

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Nearby communities include Blasdell, West Seneca, Buffalo, Sloan, Orchard Park, Wanakah, Hamburg, Cheektowaga, Depew, Lancaster, Elma Center, North Boston, Kenmore, Eggertsville, Billington Heights, Williamsville.

More New York cities with market guides: Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Schenectady, Utica, White Plains.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: North Tonawanda (~16.1 mi), Niagara Falls (~21.1 mi), Strykersville (~21.2 mi), Rapids (~21.5 mi), Sanborn (~22.7 mi), South Lockport (~23.3 mi), Corfu (~23.9 mi), Niagara University (~24.3 mi), Lockport (~25.2 mi), Gowanda (~25.3 mi), Perrysburg (~26.3 mi), Lewiston (~26.6 mi), Yorkshire (~27.3 mi), Arcade (~28.1 mi), Attica (~28.2 mi), Gasport (~28.5 mi).

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Census & home facts

Lackawanna data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

19,779

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$126,500

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$48,185

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$823

County FHFA annual change (2025)

6.22%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$279,900

Census place type

city

County

Erie County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

6.55 sq mi

Census GEOID

3640189

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Lackawanna

Schools

BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT — 60 schools, 30,124 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Erie addresses may be served by BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Lackawanna FAQ

What are houses worth in Lackawanna, NY?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Lackawanna at $126,500. Erie County's current median listing price runs $279,900, down about 8.1% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Lackawanna, NY?

For owner-occupied houses in Lackawanna, Census ACS data shows a median value of $126,500. Active listing prices in Erie County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Lackawanna, NY?

Lackawanna houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Erie County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Lackawanna, NY?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lackawanna's population at approximately 19,779.

What's the median rent in Lackawanna, NY?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lackawanna at approximately $823 per month.

What is the median household income in Lackawanna, NY?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lackawanna at approximately $48,185.

Is the Lackawanna housing market growing?

Erie County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.22% annual change in 2025.

Is Lackawanna, NY affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Lackawanna's median home value at about 2.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Lackawanna, NY?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Lackawanna addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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