Central Business District, Buffalo, NY Area Guide

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Central Business District Area Facts

  • Central Business District has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Central Business District crime rates are 60% lower than the Buffalo average
  • Cost of living in Central Business District is 43% higher than the Buffalo average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Central Business District? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fireman's Park
      Five Flags Park
      Nikola Tesla Park
      Cathedral Park
      Reading Park
      Lafayette Square
      Eagle & Franklin Triangle
      Maritime Memorial

      Entertainment

      Sahlen Field
      Buffalo Harbor Museum
      Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum
      Nash House Museum
      Explore & More Children's Museum
      Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park Museum
      PTF-17
      Squeaky Wheel

      Food & Drink

      Union Pub
      Charlie the Butcher Express
      Subway
      Consumer's Pub at the Park
      Other Half Brewing Co. Buffalo Taproom
      Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
      Lobby Bar at Seneca One
      Lobby Bar at Statler City

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central Business District? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Central Business District.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      26% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      20%

      14% higher than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central Business District? The cost of living in Central Business District is 123/100 - which is 5% higher than New York.
      Central Business District
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Buffalo
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central Business District? Central Business District crime rates are 1,975, which are 10% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,975 per 100k people

      13% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 51

      13% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      25%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Central Business District? The median income in Central Business District is $68,676 which is 13% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $68,67624% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $57,49193% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Central Business District a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital
      Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
      Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
      Buffalo General Hospital
      Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
      Erie County Medical Center
      Sisters of Charity Hospital
      Buffalo VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Parker Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Neighborhood Health Center
      Urban Family Health Care
      Lenahan Dermatology
      Health Revolutions Chiropractic
      Siedlecki Cataract & Vision Care
      Brain and Spine Center
      Steven R. Caprow, DC
      Main Primary Care

      C Housing

      What are Central Business District home prices? Central Business District home prices are $394,850 - which is 38% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $394,850114% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,19025% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      17%

      74% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Central Business District have good schools? The Central Business District graduation rate is 71% - which is 13% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      87%

      81% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Central Business District a good place to live? Central Business District has an overall rating of 85% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      1 total surveys

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