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Buffalo, NY Neighborhood Guide

Population: 275K · NY

Walkability (est.)
57
Somewhat Walkable
Safety Score
63
918 crimes/100K
Avg Commute
22.4 min
one way
Work from Home
10%
of workers

Commute Breakdown

Drive Alone: 63%
Public Transit: 11%
Work from Home: 10%
Other: 16%

Source: Census ACS 2022

Amenities

1,373
Restaurants (est.)
55
Parks (est.)
5
Hospitals (est.)

Estimated from Census County Business Patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Buffalo?

Buffalo has many diverse neighborhoods. Use our walkability and safety scores to find the best fit for your lifestyle.

What is the average commute time in Buffalo?

The average commute in Buffalo, NY is 22.4 minutes. 63% of workers drive alone, 11% use public transit, and 10% work from home (Census ACS 2022).

How safe is Buffalo?

Buffalo has a safety score of 63/100 based on FBI UCR 2022 data, with a violent crime rate of 918 per 100,000 residents. This is about average for major US cities.

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Data sources: Census ACS 2022, FBI UCR 2022, Census CBP. Walkability estimated from Census population density. Amenity counts estimated from Census County Business Patterns.