The Town FilesDepew, New York
Village in Erie County · population 15,178 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $196,500
- Household income
- $73,556
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 95 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 43.4
Depew is a village of 15,178 people in Erie County, New York. The median home is worth $196,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more vibrant than 89% of New York towns, more walkable than 84% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of New York towns.
How Depew ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Depew is worth $196,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $73,556, which is more affordable than 55% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,061 a month. 76.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Depew | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $196,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,061 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $73,556 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Depew
| People | Depew | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 19.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Depew
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 95.4 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Depew since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 30, 1987 about 3.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 16, 2008.
Severe weather in Erie County since 1996
Erie County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4694: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 26, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3590: Severe Winter Storm |
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Erie County
Erie County had 466,138 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,971 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Depew itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Depew
4 public schools with 2,247 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAYUGA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 872 | 11.8 |
| DEPEW HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 560 | 11.4 |
| DEPEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 421 | 11.7 |
| JOHN A SCIOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-3 | 394 | 11.9 |
Towns near Depew
- Lancaster, NY2.0 mi · 10,027 people · home $202,200
- Cheektowaga, NY2.4 mi · 76,829 people · home $185,500
- Lancaster, NY3.7 mi · 45,106 people · home $277,600
- Williamsville, NY3.7 mi · 5,423 people · home $278,900
- Harris Hill, NY4.4 mi · 5,839 people · home $322,600
- Sloan, NY4.6 mi · 3,775 people · home $146,900
- West Seneca, NY5.6 mi · 45,500 people · home $232,800
- Eggertsville, NY6.4 mi · 15,561 people · home $248,100
Depew questions
Is Depew, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Depew scores better for retirees than 6% of New York towns and quieter than 17%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Depew?
The median owner-occupied home in Depew is valued at $196,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,556, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,061 a month.
What is the weather like in Depew?
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 95.4 inches of snow.
Does Depew get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Depew since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 30, 1987. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)