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Cheektowaga, NY

Cheektowaga is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town has grown to a population of 89,877. The town is in the north-central part of the county and is an inner-ring suburb of Buffalo. The town is the second-largest suburb of Buffalo, after the Town of Amherst.

The town of Cheektowaga contains the village of Sloan and half of the village of Depew. The remainder, outside the villages, is a census-designated place also named Cheektowaga. The town is home to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Erie County's principal airport.

Villa Maria College, Empire State College, and the Walden Galleria are in Cheektowaga.

Cheektowaga's earliest known historic occupants were the Iroquoian-speaking Neutral people. They were pushed out by the more powerful Seneca people, the most western of the Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, who were seeking to control the fur trade. They named this site Chictawauga, meaning "land of the crabapples" in the Seneca language. 

It was not until well after the American Revolutionary War that European-American settlers began to live here permanently. The Seneca had been forced to cede most of their land to the United States after the war, as they had been British allies. Cheektowaga was formed from the Town of Amherst on March 22, 1839. Upon the formation of West Seneca on October 16, 1851, it was reduced to its present limits—about 30 square miles (78 km²). Throughout the 19th century, it was referred to by its original name, "Chictawauga".

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.5 square miles (76.4 km²), of which 29.4 square miles (76.2 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²), or 0.21%, is water.

The town is bordered by Lancaster on the east, West Seneca on the south, the city of Buffalo on the west, and the north by Amherst. The town includes the waterways of Scajaquada Creek, Cayuga Creek, and Ellicott Creek.

Cheektowaga, NY, offers a range of health and wellness activities to promote physical and mental well-being among its residents. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and jogging in the numerous parks and nature reserves scattered throughout the area, such as Stiglmeier Park and Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve. Additionally, the town organizes various fitness classes, wellness workshops, and sports leagues to encourage active lifestyles and provide opportunities for social connection. St. Joseph Campus is a vital part of the healthcare network in providing comprehensive medical services to the community and surrounding areas. Catalyst Fitness provides a modern gym experience with state-of-the-art equipment, personal training services, and group fitness classes ranging from high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to yoga. Inner Fire Yoga Studio offers a serene environment for yoga enthusiasts with classes focused on strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. The Balance Massage Therapy and Wellness Center specializes in therapeutic massages, acupuncture, and holistic treatments aimed at promoting relaxation and healing. For chiropractic care and pain management, Advanced Care Physical Therapy & Chiropractic offers a range of services including spinal adjustments and rehabilitation exercises. Planet Fitness provides an inclusive environment with a variety of cardio and strength training equipment, as well as a selection of fitness classes.

Top sites in Cheektowaga, NY are Stiglmeier Park, Get Air Trampoline Park, and Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve.

Population: 76,300 (2023). ZIP codes: 14225/14227/14215/14206/14211. Area code: 716. Elevation: 662 ft (202 m). Area: 29.49 sq mi (76.39 km²).

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What is Cheektowaga, NY known for?

The town is home to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Erie County's principal airport. Villa Maria College, Empire State University, and the Walden Galleria are in Cheektowaga. Cheektowaga's earliest known historic occupants were the Iroquoian-speaking Neutral people.

What are the demographics of Cheektowaga, NY?

White: 77.07% Black or African American: 13.37% Two or more races: 4.88% Asian: 2.91%. The average household income in Cheektowaga is $77,168 with a poverty rate of 8.8%. The median age in Cheektowaga is 39.2 years: 38.1 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.

What are the taxes in Cheektowaga, NY?

The minimum combined 2024 sales tax rate for Cheektowaga, New York is 8.75%. This is the total of state, county, and city sales tax rates. The New York sales tax rate is currently 4%. The County sales tax rate is 4.75%.

Sources

Wikipedia

World Population Review

Town of Cheektowaga

Data USA

Avalara

Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce

Livability

Stiglmeier Park

Get Air Trampoline Park

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve

Catalyst Fitness

Inner Fire Yoga

Balance Massage Therapy and Wellness Center

Advanced Care Physical Therapy & Chiropractic

Planet Fitness

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