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Riverside Park Area Facts

  • Riverside Park has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Riverside Park crime rates are 5% higher than the Buffalo average
  • Cost of living in Riverside Park is 5% lower than the Buffalo average
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Riverside Park? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Riverside Park
      Shaffer Village Park
      George Washington Park
      Sheridan Park
      Black Rock Canal Park
      Dunston Circle
      J.H. William Park
      Barrett Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Showplace Theater
      Kenmore Lanes
      Regal Elmwood Center 16
      Coyer Field
      Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
      Delaware Park Japanese Gardens
      Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
      Burchfield Penney Art Center

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Froth Brewing Co.
      BlackBird Cider Works Buffalo Cider Hall
      Thin Man Brewery - Chandler
      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Sonic
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverside Park? Of all people who commute, 6.9% take public transportation in Riverside Park.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      23% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      21% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverside Park? The cost of living in Riverside Park is 81/100 - which is 30% lower than New York.
      Riverside Park
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Buffalo
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Riverside Park? Riverside Park crime rates are 5,187, which are 137% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      5,187 per 100k people

      127% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20  

      127% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      25%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Riverside Park? The median income in Riverside Park is $28,679 which is 53% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $28,67948% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,54234% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Riverside Park 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Riverside Park home prices? Riverside Park home prices are $71,100 - which is 75% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $71,10062% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72623% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      35% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Riverside Park have good schools? The Riverside Park graduation rate is 69% - which is 16% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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