$490,603Average Value$233Average Price per Sq Ft15Homes For Sale
Suburban Buffalo homes close to the city's most popular amenities
Elmwood Bidwell is a residential area close to many of northern Buffalo's hotspots, including Delaware Park and the AKG Art Museum. The vast majority of the neighborhood is made up of homes, such as smaller American Foursquares and more expansive Colonial Revival and Tudor-inspired styles that line the roads around Soldier’s Circle. Most residences are close to attractions, local shops and restaurants. The community is also near major roads and highways, making downtown Buffalo and the rest of New York very accessible. There are also a number of schools, ranging from elementary schools to the 210-acre campus of Buffalo State University.
Forty Thieves in Elmwood Bidwell offers classic American cuisine with vegetarian options.
Elmwood Bidwell is home to the AKG Art Museum that reopened in 2023.
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Investment properties and large homes around Soldier's Circle
There are hundreds of homes throughout the community in styles such as classic American Foursquares, Colonial Revivals and even some Tudor homes sprinkled throughout. There are also a number of condos and homes that could use a little fixing up. Many properties are tall and narrow and placed toward the street, allowing for close neighbors and maximizing backyard space. “Most of the homes in the northern end of Buffalo are made up of the classic Foursquare design,” Lenahan says. “But when you get around the Soldier’s Circle area, that’s where you get a lot of those larger multi-million-dollar houses.” Prices can also vary heavily, with investment properties and condos ranging between $100,000 and $400,000. Slightly larger homes can fall between $400,000 and $800,000, and some can even run between $1 million and $2 million.
Three parkways meet at this Buffalo traffic circle, including Bidwell Parkway on the left.
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Local attractions around Delaware Park
Residents of Elmwood Bidwell are next to the famous Delaware Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the architect of New York City’s Central Park. The park has soccer fields and pickleball courts and an 18-hole course at the Delaware Park Golf Course. There are also shaded trails that loop around a small lake where flamingo-shaped paddle boats can be used in the warmer months. The Buffalo Zoo and the Buffalo AKG Art Museum are also nearby. “Even the houses that hold the animals are architectural marvels,” Lenahan says. “And the AKG is a world-class museum that just reopened this year after a massive renovation.”
Elmwood Bidwell is also home to the Buffalo Zoo and all the friendly animals inside.
A lot of homes in Elmwood Bidwell are situated around Delaware Park.
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Access to local schools and Buffalo State University
Students can begin their education at PS 019 Native American Magnet School, a kindergarten through eighth-grade school with a C rating on Niche. They can then head to the B-minus-rated PS 207 Lafayette International Community High School. The school is one of the oldest public schools in Buffalo and the oldest that is still in its original building. Its brick and terracotta exterior was constructed in 1903. The neighborhood is also home to Buffalo State University, a public university founded in 1871.
Buffalo's Lafayette International High School serves grade 9 through 12.
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Community sidewalks and expressway access
The Scajaquada Expressway and Main Street are the main roads for the community, connecting residents to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport 9 miles away and the Erie County Medical Center Health Campus less than 4 miles to the east. These roads also lead to Interstate 190 for those commuting to downtown Buffalo or crossing the bridge to Canada. Pedestrians are common in the community, and residents often stroll along the shaded streets to a nearby store or Delaware Park.
Asian cuisine and one of the top rated burgers in New York
There are a number of dining options on Main Street, including Rock Burger, a local chain restaurant that has been voted the #2 burger in the state of New York and the #1 burger in western New York. The burgers here are stacked high with toppings and over 30 unique options. Residents can also stop by Saigon Café just south of the neighborhood for a mix of Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Nearby shopping options include the Lexington Cooperative Market and the Price Rite Marketplace.
Forty Thieves in Elmwood Bidwell offers classic American cuisine with vegetarian options.
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Holiday markets and Shakespeare in the park
During the holiday season, the community comes together for the Buffalo Holiday Market, which takes place on the Buffalo State University campus. Here, residents can peruse the rows of vendor goods and trinkets. During the summer, residents can also sit in the grass to enjoy Shakespeare in Delaware Park. Over the course of about seven weeks, the park hosts 44 performances of two different Shakespearean works. There are no tickets, so residents can come and go as they please. “It's second only to the one they have in Central Park,” Lenahan says. “It's all free, so you can grab a seat on the hill and relax; it's all very nice.”
The Holiday Market in Elmwood Bidwell has a series of events of four weeks.
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Parks in this Area
Bidwell Parkway
Trails
Delaware Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Larkin Field
Soccer
Trails
Transit
Airport
Buffalo Niagara International
18 min drive
Bus
Elmwood Ave & Rockwell Rd
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Elmwood Ave & Cleveland Ave
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Delaware Ave & Lancaster Ave
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Main St & Harvard Ave
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West Ferry St & Richmond Ave
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Main St & Lafayette Ave
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Elmwood Ave & Auburn Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Elmwood Bidwell
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Elmwood Bidwell, Buffalo sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Elmwood Bidwell, Buffalo over the last 12 months is $628,126, up 39% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
12,809
Median Age
36
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,637
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,153
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
60.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
87/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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