Safest Neighborhoods in Erie County, NY

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  East Amherst

  East Amherst — 17 miles north of Downtown Buffalo — is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Erie County. Its nearest neighbors are the hamlets of Eggertsville, Getzville and Snyder and the town of Williamsville. Each of these areas encompassed by Amherst have their own parks, shopping and vibe while sharing a truly suburban personality. Aside

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    $516K

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    $206K - $1.5M

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  Deerhurst Park

  The residential streets of Deerhurst Park wind and intersect just east of the bustling Delaware Avenue, about midway between Buffalo and North Tonawanda. Proximity to multiple highways and the nearness to local and national outlets mean convenience is one of the most highly-regarded benefits of the neighborhood. Additionally, in the winter, the

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    $471K

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    $232K - $695K

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  Aurora

  Founded in 1804, East Aurora is known as a trendy small town, so much so that Hallmark films here, hoping to perfectly capture the quintessential American hometown. And it lives up to this image; many residents and business owners have known each other for decades and while most streets are quiet, there’s always something going on in The Village.

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    $451K

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    $199K - $1.9M

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  Orchard Park

  "Orchard Park offers a quiet setting. There’s no traffic, it’s super easy living and very family-oriented. Most homes are on a larger parcel than what you might find in the city or north of the city. Lake Erie’s beaches are no more than 10 or 15 minutes down the road, and locals live near Chestnut Ridge Park,” says Geralyn Bonilla of Hunt Real

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    $451K

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    $183K - $1.3M

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  Getzville

  The culture of the University at Buffalo North Campus seeps into the Getzville community. It is a public research institution and the largest of the university’s three campuses, with its Center of the Arts bringing world-class theater and dance performances to the stage along with crowds roaring for the Buffalo Bulls at UB Stadium. Getzville is a

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    $430K

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    $161K - $1M

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  Cattaraugus

  Cattaraugus is a rural community tucked away in the vast, wooded farmland of Western New York. Divided between Erie County, Chautauqua County and Cattaraugus County — the latter of which serving as its namesake — Cattaraugus contains a reservation of the Seneca Nation of Indians, who have a significant footprint in New York's rich history. A

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    $422K

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  Elma

  Elma is 36 square miles and home to over 11,000 people in the center of Erie County. Featuring two waterways – the Buffalo and Cazenovia Creeks – the town has always had an agricultural background. More recently, horse farms, nurseries and small businesses have started to thrive there, too. Located under 20 miles east of downtown Buffalo, it

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    $413K

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    $180K - $1.2M

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  Harris Hill

  It may be strange to find the Golden Gate Bridge split in half and next to the Statue of Liberty in Harris Hill, a suburb of Clarence, established in 1808 as the first town in Erie County. Though the neighborhood is far from The Golden City, it is home to Patriots and Heroes Park, a memorial for significant United States historical events, such as

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    $413K

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    $243K - $1.3M

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  Amherst

  Amherst, the second largest town in Buffalo’s Erie County, encompasses the town of Williamsville and hamlets of Eggertsville, Getzville, Snyder, Swormville and East Amherst. Each area has its own community vibes, parks, shopping centers and local attractions, but as a general rule of thumb, Amherst offers a quiet and neighborly lifestyle. “When

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    $406K

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    $154K - $1M

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  Grand Island

  In between Buffalo and Niagara Falls and tucked away from the sounds of the city is Grand Island in Erie County. Cocooned by the Niagara River, as the summer comes, Grand Island buzzes with tourists flocking to the towns' nature preserves, campsites and amusement parks. With Niagara Falls in its backyard, residents live a water-centric lifestyle,

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    $397K

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    $180K - $939K

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  Wales

  The town of Wales first got its name because the area’s rolling hills and green fields reminded early residents of the same-named country in Britain. First founded as an agricultural community along the border of Erie County over 200 years ago, the town remains rooted in rural farm life. While residents must travel outside town lines for grocery

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    $389K

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    $81K - $647K

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    1 Listing

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  Lancaster

  Established as a town in 1833 by an act of the New York State Legislature, Lancaster is a town located just 14 miles east of Buffalo and is an outer ring suburb of the city. The area is home to multiple large parks, a Niche A-minus rated school district, and is starting to see some developments in its downtown village area. “It is a big town with

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    $375K

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    $160K - $692K

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  Snyder

  Snyder is a hamlet of Amherst, one of the most populated towns in New York State. Established in the early 19th century, it’s also one of the oldest suburbs in Buffalo. The area is known for its highly regarded school system and proximity to all major highways. It’s easy to find diverse shopping from home, and locals are just 9 miles from Downtown

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    $371K

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    $199K - $695K

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  Raintree Island

  The Raintree Island neighborhood of Tonawanda, New York, is not technically an island. “It is right between the Erie Canal and Ellicott Creek, and the east side is basically right at the Niagara River,” says Realtor Joseph Sciandra with Avant Realty, a lifelong Tonawanda resident. However, the east end of the community bumps against Ellicott Creek

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    $363K

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    $333K - $427K

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  Boston

  When asked why people move to Erie County’s Boston, Zach Harrington, a Realtor who lives in the neighborhood, says, “Maybe it's just being away from it all. It’s rural but not way out there. There’s a little bit of everything here, and we’re close to what we don’t have.” True to these words, Boston locals are under 10 miles from Hamburg and

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    $363K

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    $85K - $820K

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  Colden

  Organized as a town in 1828, Colden is in the southeastern part of Erie County less than 30 miles south of Buffalo. It was initially named Buffum Mills after its first resident, Richard Buffum, who bought 2,000 acres of land from the Holland Purchase Company. Eventually, it was renamed to Colden when the post office was established in 1830.

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    $358K

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    $75K - $1.6M

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  Alden

  In 1891, workers drilling for natural gas outside of Buffalo discovered a miracle: water so rich in minerals it could cure almost any disease. For the next several decades, the town of Alden was built around the area’s “Black Water Baths,” which reportedly could cure everything from muscle pain to anxiety. While the region’s black water industry

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    $336K

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    $90K - $750K

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  Hamburg

  Hamburg, a suburb just south of Buffalo, New York, may appear at first glance to fly under the national radar. The quiet residential streets and picturesque views of Lake Erie are underscored by a type of Western New York hospitality that does not boast of itself but is certainly felt throughout the area. “For the first-time buyer coming here, or

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    $329K

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    $146K - $799K

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  Village of Hamburg

  For a taste of the good life, homebuyers may consider the Village of Hamburg. Located in the town of Hamburg, New York, the 9,000 residents here savor the small-town feel, proximity to Buffalo, and the claim to fame that comes with living in the area where America’s beloved hamburger was created. “The town of Hamburg is the birthplace of the

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    $329K

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    $183K - $619K

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  Eden

  The town of Eden takes so much pride in its farming heritage that the junior-senior high school hosts an annual “Drive Your Tractor to School Day.” Located less than 20 miles south of Buffalo via US-62, the 8,000 people who call Eden home relish the slower-paced agrarian lifestyle, knowing their neighbors and the ability to work or play in

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    $322K

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    $55K - $966K

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  Bellevue

  Bellevue was settled in the early 1800s by abolitionists who participated in the Underground Railroad. The area began taking off in the 1880s when wealthy business professionals created a trolley line, a now long-gone park, and a hotel that still stands. Bellevue has become a quiet town at the heart of Buffalo's suburbs that's nearly half park and

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    $317K

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    $199K - $595K

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  Holland

  Residents of Holland can often see firepit smoke rising from nearby campgrounds and trucks rumbling down secluded gravel backroads, crickets and birds making an almost white noise. This is undoubtedly a rural town, mainly known for its large farming plots and slow-paced residential living. Established in 1818, Holland is found only 30 miles

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    $314K

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    $190K - $554K

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  Parkview

  Home to Ellicott Creek and the expansive Ellicott Creek Park, Parkview is as picturesque and aptly named as it sounds. Locals of this Tonawanda, New York, neighborhood relish that the peaceful, parklike setting extends to the leafy residential streets, which are empty enough that people are commonly out riding their bikes. Yet, a cornucopia of

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    $300K

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    $257K - $391K

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  Irvington Creekside

  Irvington Creekside is a small residential community that has plenty to offer its residents. They can walk to Ellicott Creek Park or travel about 20 miles to Niagara Falls, giving them the opportunity to explore Western New York. “It has a great location and is near Niagara Falls Boulevard, which leads to the great Niagara Falls New York,” says

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    $298K

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    $243K - $309K

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  Green Acres North

  Located 14 miles northeast of downtown Buffalo, Green Acres North was established during the World War II housing shortage and designed and built by Pearce and Pearce, who are responsible for constructing nearly 4,000 homes in the Buffalo area following the war. It is centrally located in Tonawanda, between Ellicott Creek, Interstate 290 and

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    $297K

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    $185K - $452K

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    1 Listing

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