Lake Erie Beach, New York

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Population in 2010: 3,872.
Population change since 2000: -13.9%
Males: 1,814  (46.9%)
Females: 2,058  (53.1%)
Median resident age:

53.6 years
New York median age:

40.0 years

Zip codes: 14006.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,927 (it was $36,603 in 2000)
Lake Erie Beach:

$61,927
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,947 (it was $15,643 in 2000)

Lake Erie Beach CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $154,743 (it was $74,700 in 2000)
Lake Erie Beach:

$154,743
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $177,880; detached houses: $153,780; townhouses or other attached units: $213,364

Median gross rent in 2022: $918.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Erie Beach: 101.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.1%
(14.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 80.8% for Black residents, 37.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Lake Erie Beach, NY (2022)
    • 3,04993.0%White alone
    • 782.4%Asian alone
    • 722.2%Black alone
    • 351.1%Two or more races
    • 90.3%American Indian alone

Races in Lake Erie Beach detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: American (24.5%), European (11.1%), German (9.9%), Irish (9.7%), Polish (8.5%), Italian (5.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 3.85 square miles.

Population density: 1,006 people per square mile   (low).

Lake Erie Beach, New York map

113 residents are foreign born (1.3% Asia, 1.2% North America, 0.5% Europe, 0.4% Latin America).

This place:

3.4%
New York:

22.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,123 (2.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,832 (2.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Buffalo, NY (22.7 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (273.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Farnham, NY (1.5 miles ),
Angola on the Lake, NY (1.7 miles ),
Brant, NY (1.7 miles ),
Angola, NY (1.7 miles ),
Evans, NY (1.7 miles ),
Sunset Bay, NY (2.2 miles ),
Silver Creek, NY (2.6 miles ),
North Collins, NY (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.62 N, Longitude: 79.08 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 716

Distribution of median household income in Lake Erie Beach, NY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lake Erie Beach, NY in 2022
Lake Erie Beach satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in Lake Erie Beach, NY
Historical housing units in Lake Erie Beach, NY
Most common industries in Lake Erie Beach, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.2%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.6%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Educational services (5.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.4%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.9%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Apparel (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
  • Social assistance (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Lake Erie Beach, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)

Average climate in Lake Erie Beach, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Lake Erie Beach, New York average temperatures Lake Erie Beach, New York average precipitation Lake Erie Beach, New York humidity Lake Erie Beach, New York wind speed Lake Erie Beach, New York snowfall Lake Erie Beach, New York sunshine Lake Erie Beach, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 77.8. This is about average.

City:

77.8
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.248. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.248
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.107. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.107
U.S.:

1.515
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.6. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.6
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Lake Erie Beach-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/19/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.7 miles away from the Lake Erie Beach place center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 tornado 21.0 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake Erie Beach-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 103.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 127.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 331.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 255.7 miles away from Lake Erie Beach center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 299.7 miles away from Lake Erie Beach center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 298.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Erie County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Snowstorms: 6, Hurricanes: 2, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lake Erie Beach topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lake Erie Beach:

  • ABSOLUT CTR FOR NURSING AND REHAB EDEN L L C (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; EDEN, NY)
  • TLC HEALTH NETWORK Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; GOWANDA, NY)
  • GOWANDA REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GOWANDA, NY)
  • SOUTHTOWNS DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; HAMBURG, NY)
  • ELDERWOOD HEALTH CARE AT LAKEWOOD (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HAMBURG, NY)

Amtrak station near Lake Erie Beach:

  • 16 miles: DUNKIRK (108 E. 4TH ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake Erie Beach:

  • SUNY at Fredonia (about 18 miles; Fredonia, NY; Full-time enrollment: 5,523)
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 20 miles; Orchard Park, NY; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • Erie Community College (about 21 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 11,035)
  • D'Youville College (about 22 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 2,398)
  • Buffalo State SUNY (about 24 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 10,439)
  • Canisius College (about 24 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 4,376)
  • Medaille College (about 25 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 2,361)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lake Erie Beach: Grandview Bay Golf Course (A), Lake Erie Beach Volunteer Fire Company (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Lake Erie Beach: Angola Wesleyan Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Delaware Creek (A), Muddy Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Lake Erie Beach: Evans Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Beaches: Evans Beach (A), Point Breeze Beach (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Erie County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.2%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.7%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
10 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
8 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Lake Erie Beach:

Marital status in Lake Erie Beach, NY
  • Never married: 30.2%
  • Now married: 51.2%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 10.6%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Erie Beach:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.8%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
New York average:

13.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lake Erie Beach, NY (based on Erie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic352,894111
Mainline Protestant62,675212
Evangelical Protestant49,435209
Other34,07679
Black Protestant24,19269
Orthodox4,1039
None391,665-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 236
This county:

2.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
Here:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 125
Erie County:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 228
This county:

2.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 740
This county:

8.11 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.8%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.9%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Erie County:

13.4%
New York:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.0%
New York:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Lake Erie Beach:

47.5%
New York:

48.1%

Average BMI:
Lake Erie Beach:

28.8
New York:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lake Erie Beach:

21.9%
New York:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.9%
New York:

11.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lake Erie Beach:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Lake Erie Beach:

34.3%
New York:

33.4%

General health condition:
Lake Erie Beach:

58.2%
New York:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Lake Erie Beach:

79.0%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lake Erie Beach, NY Residents

2.96% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($58,957 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

2.96%
New York average:

5.29%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($164 average AGI)
Erie County:

0.01%
New York average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Niagara County, NY  0.47% ($49,919 average AGI)
from Queens County, NY  0.14% ($35,064)
from Monroe County, NY  0.13% ($52,181)


3.42% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($64,893 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.42%
New York average:

6.93%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($150 average AGI)
Erie County:

0.01%
New York average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Niagara County, NY  0.56% ($50,031 average AGI)
to Monroe County, NY  0.14% ($51,976)
to Cattaraugus County, NY  0.10% ($52,293)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Erie Beach:

  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
  • WHLD (1270 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBEN (930 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; LANCASTER, NY; Owner: DOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJJL (1440 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: M.J. PHILLIPS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDOE (1410 AM; 1 kW; DUNKIRK, NY; Owner: CHADWICK BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMNY (1120 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Erie Beach:

  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)
  • WDCX (99.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WBUF (92.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WGRF (96.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBKX (96.5 FM; FREDONIA, NY; Owner: CHADWICK BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFBF (89.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WBLK (93.7 FM; DEPEW, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJYE (96.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WYRK (106.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WHTT-FM (104.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKSE (98.5 FM; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEDG (103.3 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W284AP (104.7 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Erie Beach:

  • WNYB (Channel 26; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
  • WUTV (Channel 29; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WUTV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNED-TV (Channel 17; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NY PUBLIC BROADCASTING ASSOC.)
  • WNLO (Channel 23; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WDTB-LP (Channel 39; HAMBURG, NY; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WFHW-LP (Channel 58; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITIZENS TELEVISION SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WBXZ-LP (Channel 56; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WBNF-CA (Channel 15; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED6$93,6904$97,71214$108,8583$34,3171$123,9000$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$43,8403$118,3930$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$88,0408$110,4942$31,9501$95,1401$46,500
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$04$112,9351$13,3100$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$105,4300$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0155.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$38,5201$116,790
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$57,150
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0155.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Lake Erie Beach, NY
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Lake Erie Beach, NY - Value
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Erie Beach, NY
  • 93.3%Utility gas
  • 4.7%Wood
  • 1.3%Electricity
  • 0.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Erie Beach, NY
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Lake Erie Beach compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.

Lake Erie Beach on our top lists:

  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of one, detached housing units in structures (2,000+ housing units)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic congregations"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Mainline Protestant congregations"
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