Buffalo

First settled in 1789 at the eastern end of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River, is Buffalo, New York. Today, spanning 52.5 square miles of flat terrain on a radial street pattern, Buffalo has a median age of 33.4 (2022). Its primary economic sectors include healthcare, retail, tourism, logistics, and business services (banking, accounting, and insurance).

Real estate in “The City of Good Neighbors” includes homes built in Ranch, Modern, and Mid-Century architectural styles. The average price of a house here is $210,685, up 9.1% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). When they’re not at home, work, or school, residents can enjoy local annual events that include the Buffalo Wine Festival, the Buffalo Gay Pride Festival, and the Buffalo International Film Festival.

The primary highways serving Buffalo are I-90, and New York State Routes 5 and 33. Downtown Buffalo, which is accessible just off I-90, has plenty of high-rise apartments and townhomes populated by young professionals. The nearby family-friendly neighborhood of Allentown features 1800s mansions, brightly colored Victorian homes, large brick buildings, and Gothic Revival structures. Directly north is the vibrant and walkable Elmwood Village. It’s known for weekend farmer’s markets, and for its prime shopping and dining.

There is a sense of community in Buffalo. Residents are connected to one another by tree-lined streets, and traffic is less congested than in bigger urban regions.