Information on Porter, Niagara County
The Town of Porter is located in the state of New York, in Niagara County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Porter Town HALL, Niagara County
| Porter Town Hall's address | Porter Porter Municipal Building 120 Lockport St Youngstown, NY 14174 United States | |
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| Phone number of Porter Town Hall | Not available | |
| Porter, NY email | Not available | |
| Porter official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Porter | Merton K. Wiepert | |
| Niagara County, New York: Vital Records | Porter vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your New York birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Porter
What county is Porter NY in?Porter, NY is located in Niagara County |
Where is Porter, New York ?Porter is a town in Niagara County, situated in the western part of New York State, USA. It borders Lake Ontario to the north and is near the Niagara River to the west. The town is located close to the Canadian border and just northeast of the city of Niagara Falls. |
What is the cost of living in Porter NY ?The cost of living in Porter, NY (Niagara County) is relatively affordable. The median home price is around $200,000, while monthly transportation costs average about $100. Grocery prices are also reasonable, typically around 5-10% below the national average, making it a cost-effective place to live. |
Porter administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | New York |
| County | Niagara - other counties in New York |
Porter building department, NY
If you're planning a construction project in Porter, NY, obtaining the necessary permits is a crucial first step to ensure your project complies with local regulations. You can request the required permits through the Town of Porter Building Department, which oversees the approval process to ensure all construction meets safety and zoning standards. It's important to reach out to the Building Department directly to get the most accurate information on the costs and processing times involved in securing these permits. This proactive step will help streamline your project planning and ensure you have all the proper approvals in place before beginning any work.
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Porter's town hall or Niagara County authorities directly. |
Demography of Porter
| Name of Porter inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 6 771 inhabitants | 151 / 3 759 | ||
| Population density in Porter | 179,3 pop/sq mi (69,2 pop/km²) | |||
Events nearby
| The Driver Era: Obsession Tour | 2025-06-06 at Artpark Mainstage Theater | ||
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 | Candlelight Concert | 2025-06-11 at Artpark Mainstage Theater | |
| The String Cheese Incident | 2025-06-18 at Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater | ||
 | Red Horizons: Celebrating Indigenous Futures in Art + Fashion | 2025-06-20 at Artpark Mainstage Theater | |
| Gary Clark Jr | 2025-06-24 at Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater | ||
| George Thorogood and The Destroyers "The Baddest Show On Earth" | 2025-07-01 at Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater | ||
| Todd Rundgren: Still Me (still We) | 2025-07-03 at Artpark Mainstage Theater |
List of Passport Facilities in Porter, NY
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Porter, NY
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| LEWISTON POST OFFICE | 150 S 8TH ST | 7167548000 |
| NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1425 MAIN ST. | 7162864894 |
| TOWN OF NIAGARA | 7105 LOCKPORT ROAD | 7162972150 |
| LA SALLE STATION | 9860 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD | 7165131014 |
| NIAGARA FALLS POST OFFICE | 615 MAIN ST | 7165131063 |
| NORTH TONAWANDA POST OFFICE | 141 GOUNDRY ST | 7167996801 |
| NIAGARA COUNTY CLERK OF COURT | 175 HAWLEY STREET | 7164397022 |
| LOCKPORT POST OFFICE | 138 EAST AVENUE | 7165145000 |
| GRAND ISLAND TOWN CLERK | 2255 BASELINE ROAD | 7167739600 |
| GRAND ISLAND POST OFFICE | 2391 BASELINE ROAD | 7164046036 |
| TONAWANDA POST OFFICE | 96 SEYMOUR ST | 7167796806 |
| TOWN OF TONAWANDA | 2919 DELAWARE AVENUE, ROOM 14 | 7168778800 |
| SOMERSET TOWN CLERK | 8700 HAIGHT ROAD TOWN OF SOMERSET | 7167953575 |
| WILLIAMSVILLE POST OFFICE | 5325 SHERIDAN DRIVE | 7165291412 |
| BUFFALO WEST SIDE STATION POST OFFICE | 465 GRANT STREET | 7168834623 |
Porter administrative numbers
| Porter Town code | 3659267 |
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| Porter Town postcode | 14174 |
Transportation modes in Porter
| Airport | Niagara Falls International Airport 10.2 miles Buffalo Niagara International Airport 25.3 miles Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport 54.1 miles |
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Porter territory
| Porter area | 37,76 sq mi (97,80 km²) |
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| Porter altitude | 305 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 43.2497 Longitude: -78.9981 Latitude: 43° 14' 59'' North Longitude: 78° 59' 53'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Namesake of Porter |
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| Village | Youngstown |
| Natural parks | Porter isn't part of a natural park |
What is Porter close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Lewiston, Niagara and Wilson | ||
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 Niagara-on-the-Lake | Niagara-on-the-Lake | Wilson |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake |  | Niagara |
| Lewiston | Lewiston | Niagara |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake 3.7 miles | Lewiston 5.8 miles | Niagara 9.3 miles |
| Wilson 9.7 miles | Niagara Falls 9.8 miles | Cambria 10.1 miles |
| Niagara Falls 10.9 miles | Wheatfield 12.1 miles | St Catharines 12.7 miles |
| Thorold 13.7 miles | Pelham 13.7 miles | Newfane 15.2 miles |
| North Tonawanda 15.3 miles | Pendleton 16.1 miles | Lockport 16.2 miles |
| Grand Island 16.6 miles | Tonawanda 17.4 miles | Amherst 21.3 miles |
| Welland 21.9 miles | Hartland 23.2 miles | Royalton 23.5 miles |
Distance between Porter and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2201 miles | Houston : 1299 miles | Philadelphia : 300 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 1900 miles | San Antonio : 1440 miles | San Diego : 2178 miles |
| Dallas : 1204 miles | San Jose : 2272 miles | Jacksonville : 905 miles |
| Indianapolis : 441 miles | San Francisco : 2321 miles | Austin : 1366 miles |
| Columbus : 306 miles | Fort Worth : 1230 miles | Charlotte : 565 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||