Depew, NY Utility & Living Guide

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Depew, NY Utility & Living Guide

Depew is a village in Erie County, New York. As of the 2020 census, Depew had a population of 15,178. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The village is named for Chauncey Depew, a politician and one of the original investors who bought the land for the village, which was inco

Last updated: June 25, 2026
Total Utilities$305/mo
1BR Rent$1200/mo
Sales Tax7.5%
COL Index105 (+5% above national average)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$320,000
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

National Grid
🔥 Gas

$50/mo

National Grid
💧 Water

$45/mo

Erie County Water Authority
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Modern Disposal
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$305/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1200/mo
2 Bedrooms$1600/mo
3 Bedrooms$2100/mo
Median Home Price$320,000
Property Tax Rate1.2%
Avg Childcare/mo$1000

Depew’s housing market is stable with moderate growth. Affordable starter homes attract young families, while proximity to Buffalo keeps demand steady.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

105

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

+5% above national average

Groceries

102

Transportation

98

Healthcare

100

Childcare/mo

$1000

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7.5%
Property Tax Rate1.2%
<p>State 4% + County 3.5% + City 0%</p>

New York State has progressive income tax rates ranging from 4% to 8.82%.

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

50

Higher = safer
School Rating

6.5/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$1000/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+0.5% (growing)
Political Climate
Purple (mixed Democratic/Republican)
Business Momentum
Moderate with key industries in manufacturing and transportation
Top Local Concerns
Property taxes, infrastructure maintenance, school funding
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit; NFTA buses have wheelchair lifts but few dedicated stroller spaces.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve
  • 🎯
    Depew Spray Park
  • 🎯
    Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club

Best Neighborhoods for Families

The Village area offers walkability to schools and parks. Eastern neighborhoods near Transit Road provide newer homes with larger yards.

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📊 Depew — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$65,292
👤 Median Age
41.6
🏠 Homeownership Rate
74.5%
🔑 Renter Rate
25.5%
📉 Poverty Rate
8.8%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.4%
📡 Internet Access
86.2%
🎓 College Educated
21.1%

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Winter heating costs can double gas bills from December-February. Summer AC use increases electric costs by 30-40%.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

Key ZIP 14043: Property tax millage rate of 1.2%. No local income surtax.

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

7/10: Good sidewalk coverage in village center, multiple parks, but limited elevator access in older buildings.

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