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Gowanda, New York · ZIP 14070

Gowanda — ZIP 14070

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Gowanda (14070) scores 56/100 — Fair for New York. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $168K.

56OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100
Avg math proficiency54%
Avg reading proficiency52%
Schools nearby3

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index83/100
Typical home value$168K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$168K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

838

Violent Crime

90

Property Crime

748

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cattaraugus County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
GOWANDA HIGH SCHOOL09–12298
98%
85%
GOWANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04421
37%
37%
GOWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08334
27%
33%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

5,437

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

41.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 14070 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 14070 has a school score of 69/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 14070 is approximately $168K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 14070 in Gowanda has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.