The Town FilesSanborn, New York
Community in Niagara County · population 1,553 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $235,600
- Household income
- $82,122
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 80 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 38.0
Sanborn is a community of 1,553 people in Niagara County, New York. The median home is worth $235,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 77% of New York towns.
How Sanborn 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 Sanborn is worth $235,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $82,122, which is more affordable than 49% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,049 a month. 72.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sanborn | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,049 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $82,122 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sanborn
| People | Sanborn | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 17.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Sanborn
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 33.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 79.8 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sanborn since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 26, 1969 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 26, 1969.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on September 27, 1998.
Severe weather in Niagara County since 1996
Niagara County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4694: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| 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 |
| November 14, 2017 | Flood | DR-4348: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Niagara County
Niagara County had 68,068 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,707 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Sanborn itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Sanborn
3 public schools with 2,176 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,058 | 12.9 |
| EDWARD TOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 718 | 11.6 |
| WEST STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 400 | 11.8 |
Towns near Sanborn
- Wheatfield, NY3.5 mi · 18,638 people · home $314,900
- Cambria, NY3.6 mi · 5,743 people · home $283,500
- Lewiston, NY4.6 mi · 15,944 people · home $261,600
- Niagara, NY5.6 mi · 7,903 people · home $146,200
- Pendleton, NY6.4 mi · 7,035 people · home $294,300
- North Tonawanda, NY6.6 mi · 30,496 people · home $197,200
- Ransomville, NY6.8 mi · 1,316 people · home $218,200
- Niagara Falls, NY7.8 mi · 48,671 people · home $115,300
Sanborn questions
Is Sanborn, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sanborn scores better for retirees than 41% of New York towns and quieter than 47%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Sanborn?
The median owner-occupied home in Sanborn is valued at $235,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,122, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,049 a month.
What is the weather like in Sanborn?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.0 inches of precipitation a year and 79.8 inches of snow.
Does Sanborn get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sanborn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 26, 1969. 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)