Our name, Cheektowaga, is derived from an Erie-Seneca Indian word meaning “land of the crabapple.” We invite you to learn more about our family-friendly and culturally diverse community and then come see for yourself all we have to offer. We’re sure you’ll find Cheektowaga to be a town with a quality of life that is second to none!
As One of the largest towns in New York State, Cheektowaga is centrally located in Western New York. We are a first-ring suburb of the City of Buffalo, with a population of about 87,000 residents, as determined by the US Census 2006 American Community Survey. The Village of Sloan and a portion of the Village of Depew are located within our borders.
Traveling to Cheektowaga from almost anywhere is easy. We have convenient access to the New York State Thruway, Amtrak, NFTA-Metro and the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport, all located in the Town of Cheektowaga, and we are just 10 minutes from the Canadian border.
Cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities, both here and within the City of Buffalo and our other neighboring communities, abound for visitors to the Town of Cheektowaga. With our convenient transportation infrastructure, you are minutes from a performance by the highly regarded Cheektowaga Community Symphony Orchestra or the wonderful Buffalo PhilharmonicOrchesta. Among our hometown amenities are the New York State Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve and Walden Galleria, Western New York’s premiere shopping mall.
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $95,000
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 76,811. Cheektowaga covers 25.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 659 feet above sea level. Zip code 14225. Area code commonly used in this area: 716
Weather
Cheektowaga, NY climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 79.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 17.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 17 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Cheektowaga is 40.54 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 3.92 Inches.
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