Gowanda

Cattaraugus County, NY

Population

3,211

Walk Score

60 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$715

Median home value

$85,000

Gowanda is a village in western New York, United States. It lies partly in Erie County and partly in Cattaraugus County. The population was 2,513 at the 2020 census. The name is derived from a local Seneca language term meaning "almost surrounded by hills" or "a valley among the hills". The Erie County portion of Gowanda is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area, while the Cattaraugus County portion is part of the Olean micropolitan statistical area.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

Gowanda Village Historic District · listed 1986

Notable landmarks

Bank of Gowanda · listed 2001
Kimble-Nellé House · listed 2021

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