Gowanda, New York
Village · Population 2,474 · #271 in New York
About Gowanda
Gowanda is a small town in western New York with an estimated population of 2,474.
Officially, Gowanda is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,556 residents per square mile.
📰 Gowanda News Today
- Gowanda Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Gowanda man accused of exposing himself to two teens WKBW · Jun 22
- Gowanda Panthers Football (Gowanda, NY) Schedule Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
- Hail wreaks havoc in Gowanda as severe storms sweep through WNY WGRZ · Mar 31
- Severe storms bring damaging hail, record rainfall to parts of Western N.Y. Spectrum News · Apr 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gowanda Unique
- The only place in America named Gowanda — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gowanda
- Olympia Restaurant — greek
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gowanda
- Cattaraugus Creek Waterway Access reviews ★
- Deer Lick Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- East Otto State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Zoar Valley Unique Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Chang Hu Park reviews ★
- Creekside Park reviews ★
- Gateway Park reviews ★
- Saint John Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Gowanda
- GOWANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- GOWANDA HIGH SCHOOL
- GOWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,474
Rank in state#271 of 595
Land area1.59 sq mi
Density1,556/sq mi
Coordinates42.4604, -78.9345