Cost of Living in Lake Erie Beach, NY
Population 3,247 · New York · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Lake Erie Beach a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $149,000.
Lake Erie Beach sits roughly 20 miles southwest of Buffalo — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Buffalo's $152,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lake Erie Beach
The median home value in Lake Erie Beach is $149,300 — 51% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $57,234/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 57.5°F and lows of 40.0°F. Overall, Lake Erie Beach has a cost of living index of 49 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 51% less expensive.
Lake Erie Beach has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 34 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 67 | 76 | 80 | 79 | 72 | 61 | 49 | 39 |
| Low °F | 19 | 19 | 25 | 35 | 46 | 56 | 61 | 60 | 53 | 44 | 34 | 27 |
| Precip" | 1.66 | 1.21 | 1.73 | 2.78 | 3.08 | 2.70 | 3.65 | 3.30 | 3.55 | 3.86 | 3.09 | 2.38 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lake Erie Beach, NY?
Lake Erie Beach has a cost index of 49 (100 = national average). It is 51% below the national average.
What is the average home price in Lake Erie Beach?
The median home value in Lake Erie Beach is $149,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Lake Erie Beach?
The median household income in Lake Erie Beach is $57,234 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lake Erie Beach, NY?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lake Erie Beach is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.
Is Lake Erie Beach, NY affordable?
Yes, Lake Erie Beach is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 49 — about 51% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Lake Erie Beach?
Lake Erie Beach has average high temperatures of 57.5°F and average lows of 40.0°F. Annual precipitation is 33". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Lake Erie Beach at a Glance
- Population
- 3,247
- Median Income
- $57,234
- Home Value
- $149,300
- Unemployment
- 3.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.5%
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