Grand Island
City in New York, United States
Overview
Grand Island, located between Buffalo and Niagara Falls along the Niagara River, is a peaceful suburban community known for its outdoor recreation and island charm. It offers scenic parks, waterfront activities, and a welcoming small-town vibe while remaining close to major attractions in Western New York.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
21,389
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.03°, -78.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
77
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,160
Local Cost
$1,520
Local Income
$3,480
Cashless
90
English
99
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.7°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-24.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
947 mm
Internet Speed
282 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IAG
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 64/100.