Apartments for rent in Lackawanna, NY

The town of Lackawanna, New York is home to slightly less than 18,000 people. Young children make up a higher percentage of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), making it a nice place to raise a family. With an average age of just over 38, the city's population is younger than most cities in New York. Homeowners are slightly more prevalent than renters in Lackawanna by a small 52%-48% margin. With a relatively low average rent of $659/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in New York. Over the course of a year, renters in Lackawanna will save around $7,400 compared to the state average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Lackawanna has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (8%). Additionally, 9% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Lackawanna. The four most common are healthcare, entertainment, retail, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries make up 24% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 6% of residents work in sales, making it the top field in the city. Lackawanna workers earn an average annual income of almost $46,000, less than those elsewhere in New York. Lackawanna's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 22 minutes, the commute time for Lackawanna residents is faster than the state average of about 38 minutes. Many residents (37%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not used widely. Not many workers commute on foot.