PendletonNY
A town of 7,034. Public schools that outperform most of New York.
What makes Pendleton stand out
The 2 things Pendleton does most differently from other towns.
Pendleton has grown 10% since 2010
6,397 people in 2010; 7,034 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Pendleton’s report card
Now in Pendleton
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Niagara County denies road permits for Cambria solar project constructionWGRZ · Jul 22
- 'Promising': Riders propose plan to save Pendleton’s town-owned ATV trailWKBW · Jul 15
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pendleton. Another town gets a different order.
Homes in Pendleton sell for about $360K
The median sale price was $360,000 in May 2026.
Pendleton’s public schools outperform 71% of New York districts
The public schools Pendleton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 71% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regan Intermediate School | 3–5 | 631 | B |
| Fricano Primary School | K–2 | 584 | Not graded |
| Starpoint Middle School | 6–8 | 726 | B− |
| Starpoint High School | 9–12 | 929 | A |
Most working residents commute out of Pendleton
Most working residents leave Pendleton for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Amherst (19%), Buffalo (15%) and Tonawanda (7%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Pendleton beats the New York average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Pendleton | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.4% | 17.2% |
| More adults with obesity | 38.7% | 28.8% |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Pendleton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 72 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
2.1% of Pendleton is conserved land
8.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pendleton Town Park | — | 24 |
| 2. West Canal Park | — | 21 |
| 3. Wendelville Fire Athletic Fields | — | 12 |
94% of working residents leave Pendleton for work
Where Pendleton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Pendleton
3 notable people were born in Pendleton.
About Pendleton
Town in New York, United States
Pendleton is a town on the southern edge of Niagara County, New York, United States. It is east of the city of Niagara Falls and southwest of the city of Lockport. The population was 7,035 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 7,035
- Area
- 27 sq mi
- Elevation
- 594 ft
- Area code
- 716
Pendleton’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Pendleton.