Salamanca
City in New York, United States
Overview
Salamanca is a small city in western New York set among wooded hills and the Allegheny River. It is distinguished by its deep Native American heritage and is a gateway to outdoor adventures, particularly in the nearby Allegany State Park. Visitors will find a laid-back atmosphere, friendly locals, and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
5,929
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.16°, -78.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,885
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
78
English
100
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.4°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-27.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1054 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
282.0
Airport
OLE
Distance
30 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 73/100.