Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) A+
Kornerstone Cafe & Juice Bar
Coffee Shop
Chautauqua Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Bakery 55
Coffee Shop
Wonder Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Healthy Scratch
Coffee Shop
eCafe at The Glenny
Coffee Shop
Bubble Tea World
Coffee Shop
Public Espresso + Coffee
Coffee Shop
Low Bridge Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Spot Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
aloft Re:Fuel
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe 59
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Intersection
Coffee Shop
Niagara Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe 59
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum
Museum
Edward M. Cotter
Attraction
Buffal "O"
Attraction
Nash House Museum
Museum
Sahlen Field
Stadium
KeyBank Center
Stadium
Steel Plant Museum of Western New York
Museum
Heritage DiscoveRy Center
Museum
Explore & More Children's Museum
Museum
Buffalo Harbor Museum
Museum
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park Museum
Museum
Spirit of Buffalo
Attraction
PTF-17
Attraction
Jefferson Street Heritage Gallery
Art Gallery
USS The Sullivans
Attraction
USS Little Rock
Attraction
USS Grenadier (SS210)
Attraction
USS Croaker
Attraction
Squeaky Wheel
Cinema
The Andrews Theater
Theatre Arts
AMC Market Arcade 8
Cinema
Tralf Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Torn Space Theatre
Theatre Arts
Buffalo Place
Theatre Arts
Town Ballroom
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (6) A-
Buffalo Brewing Company
Bar
Beltline Brewery
Bar
BriarBrothers Brewing Company
Bar
Flying Bison Taproom
Bar
Buffalo Distilling Company Bar Room
Bar
Pressure Drop Brewers Tasting Room at The Barrel Factory
Bar
Lakeward Spirits Craft Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
Paula's Donuts
Fast Food
Gene McCarthy's
Bar
Resurgence Brewing Company
Bar
Lockhouse Distillery
Bar
RiverWorks Brewing Co.
Bar
Ales & Axes
Bar
W.J. Morrissey Irish Pub
Bar
The Cobblestone
Bar
Labatt Brew House
Bar
The Draft Room
Bar
Consumer's Pub at the Park
Bar
Union Pub
Bar
Southern Tier Brewing Co.
Bar
Other Half Brewing Co. Buffalo Taproom
Bar
Charlie the Butcher Express
Fast Food
Lobby Bar at Seneca One
Bar
Clinton's Dish snack shack
Fast Food
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
Bar
Fitness (0) C-
Valley Community Association
Community Centre
Old First Ward Community Center
Community Centre
Seneca-Babcock Community Association
Community Centre
Willard Pratt Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Thaddeus J. Dulski Community Center
Community Centre
El Buen Amigo Latin American Cultural Center
Community Centre
The Belle Center
Community Centre
Hennepin Park Community Center
Community Centre
Machnica Community Center
Community Centre
African American Culture Center
Community Centre
Reform Fitness
Gym
Boxstar Training
Gym
West Side Community Services
Community Centre
Barre Centric
Gym
Tosh Collins Community Center
Community Centre
Revolution Indoor Cycling
Gym
Grant Street Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Delevan-Grider Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Broadway Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
Tops Markets
Grocery Store
Price Rite Marketplace
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
BreadHive Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Mineo & Sapio
Grocery Store
Community Food & Meat Market
Grocery Store
Lexington Co-op
Grocery Store
Marka Halal Market
Grocery Store
TOPS Markets
Grocery Store
Cookie
Bakery
Guercio & Sons
Grocery Store
Hatimy Market
Grocery Store
Kat Food Market
Grocery Store
Renisha Mini Mart
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
African Market
Grocery Store
Produce Market
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Lanigan Park
Park
JFK Recreation Center
Park
Redmond Park
Park
Bristol Emslie Park
Park
Father Conway Park
Park
Tyler Likos Park
Park
Buffalo RiverFest Park
Park
Collins Park
Park
Mutual Park
Park
Buffalo River Ohio St fishing access site
Park
Red Jacket River Front Park
Park
Jesse Clipper Monument
Park
Willert Park
Park
Fireman's Park
Park
Wende Park
Park
Five Flags Park
Park
Nikola Tesla Park
Park
Reading Park
Park
Cathedral Park
Park
Sperry Park
Park
Lafayette Square
Park
Maritime Memorial
Park
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Park
Erie Hills Pedestrian Mall
Park
Eagle & Franklin Triangle
Park
Shops (3) D-
Perry Mini-Mart & Grill
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Big Pasha
Convenience Store
Batters Box Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Ellicott Square Trading Company
Convenience Store
The Salty Dog Barbershop
Hairdresser
Main Place Mall
Mall
Coast Guard Exchange
Department Store
Bill's Food Mart
Convenience Store
Cedos Minimarket And Take Out
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Rick's Cycle Shop
Bicycle
Studio Hart
Fashion
Allentown Trading Post
Convenience Store
Magnolia Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Carl Slone Antiques
Furniture
Allentown Food Shoppe
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Buffalo Scrubs
Clothing
Beauty & Class Salon
Hairdresser
7 Midnights Express Mart
Convenience Store
Holly Farms
Convenience Store
Divine Esthetics
Hairdresser
Antiques Allentown
Furniture
Everything Beauty Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Black Rock (A+)

2. Columbus (A+)

3. Masten Park (A+)

4. Lasalle (A+)

5. Central Business District (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in South Ellicott.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations A+
Perry St & Louisiana St (EB)
Bus Stop
Perry St & Louisiana St (WB)
Bus Stop
South Park Ave & Chicago St (NB)
Bus Stop
South Park Ave & Chicago St (SB)
Bus Stop
Buffalo-Exchange Street
Transit Station
Metropolitan Transportation Center
Bus Station
FlixBus Buffalo
Bus Stop
Metro Transportation Center
Bus Stop
North Division Ellicott Street West
Bus Stop
Ellicott St & North Division St (NB)
Bus Stop
Washington St & Seneca St (NB)
Bus Stop
Washington St & Seneca St (SB)
Bus Stop
Washington St & Swan St (SB)
Bus Stop
Washington St & South Division St (NB)
Bus Stop
Erie Canal Harbor
Transit Station
Special Events
Transit Station
South Division & Washington St (EB)
Bus Stop
Seneca St & Main St (EB)
Bus Stop
Seneca
Transit Station
Church St & Main St (EB)
Bus Stop
Church
Transit Station
Pearl St & Seneca St (SB)
Bus Stop
Pearl St & Swan St (SB)
Bus Stop
Upper Terrace & Pearl St (WB)
Bus Stop
Franklin St & Seneca St (NB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Lasalle (A+)

2. Lakeview (A+)

3. Starin Central (A+)

4. Delaware Park (A+)

5. South Ellicott (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in South Ellicott is 82/100 - which is 30% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Kenfield (A+)

2. Kaisertown (A+)

3. Schiller Park (A+)

4. Riverside Park (A+)

5. Tifft (A+)

crime F

South Ellicott crime rates are 7,984 per 100k, which is 265% higher than New York
Property Crime
6,994 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
990 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. South Abbott (A+)

2. Albright (A)

3. North Park (B)

4. South Park (B)

5. Abbott McKinley (C)

employment F

The median income in South Ellicott is $33,740 - which is 44% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$33,740 F
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. South Abbott (A+)

2. Starin Central (A+)

3. North Park (A+)

4. Albright (A)

5. Parkside (A)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Schofield Adult Day Health Care
Clinic
Buffalo Fire Department Engine No. 32/L5
Fire Station
Buffalo Fire Department E-1 L-2
Fire Station
Metropolitan Dental
Dentist
City of Buffalo Police Substation at Canalside
Police
Buffalo Fire Station E3/3rd Batt
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Erie County Sheriff's Office
Police
Buffalo Police Department B District
Police
Buffalo Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Evergreen Health
Clinic
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Hospital
Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
Hospital
Neighborhood Health Center
Doctor
Buffalo Engine 2, B56, Marshals
Fire Station
John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital
Hospital
Buffalo General Hospital
Hospital
Buffalo Fire Station E35/L15
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Just 4 Me Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Buffalo Fire Engine 25/Ladder 10/6th Battalion
Fire Station
Buffalo Fire Station E21/L6/R1
Fire Station
Urban Family Health Care
Doctor
Erie County Health Mall
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Albright (A+)

2. Black Rock (A+)

3. Cazenovia Park (A+)

4. Cold Spring (A+)

5. Delaware Park (A+)

housing A+

South Ellicott home prices are $73,900 - which is 74% lower than New York
Home Price
$73,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
49% A+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Cold Spring (A+)

2. Triangle (A+)

3. Hamlin Park (A+)

4. Kingsley (A+)

5. Grider (A+)

schools D

The South Ellicott graduation rate is 61% - which is 26% lower than New York
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
61% F
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology
Bilingual Center
Bennett Park Montessori School
Enterprise Charter School
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy
Reach Academy Charter School
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
Waterfront Elementary School
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
Martin Luther King Jr #48
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Multicultural Institute
City Honors School
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
Southside Elementary School
Elmwood Village Charter School - Days Park
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
Darul Uloom Al Madania
Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet
Ps 69 Houghton Academy
International Preparatory School (The)
Saints Tabernacle School Of Excellence
D'Youville-Porter Campus
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy
High Schools (0) D-
Alternative High School At 4
Western New York Maritime Charter School
Erie County Holding Center
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
Emerson School Of Hospitality
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Buffalo Academy Of Scholars
City Honors School
Darul Uloom Al Madania
South Park High School
Health Sciences Charter School
Oracle Charter School
International Preparatory School (The)
Saints Tabernacle School Of Excellence
East Community High School
Pathways Academy
East High School
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
Bishop Timon-St Jude High School
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts
Canisius High School
Erie County Detention Facility
Mount Mercy Academy
Nardin Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Bryant (A+)

2. Park Meadow (A+)

3. Starin Central (A+)

4. Central Business District (A+)

5. Lasalle (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Forest (A+)

2. Abbott McKinley (A+)

3. Central Business District (A+)

4. Masten Park (A+)

5. North Park (B+)

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South Ellicott Area Facts

  • South Ellicott has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Ellicott crime rates are 62% higher than the Buffalo average
  • Cost of living in South Ellicott is 4% lower than the Buffalo average
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Ellicott? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lanigan Park
      JFK Recreation Center
      Redmond Park
      Bristol Emslie Park
      Father Conway Park
      Tyler Likos Park
      Buffalo RiverFest Park
      Collins Park

      Entertainment

      Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum
      Edward M. Cotter
      Buffal "O"
      Nash House Museum
      Sahlen Field
      KeyBank Center
      Steel Plant Museum of Western New York
      Heritage DiscoveRy Center

      Food & Drink

      Buffalo Brewing Company
      Beltline Brewery
      BriarBrothers Brewing Company
      Flying Bison Taproom
      Buffalo Distilling Company Bar Room
      Pressure Drop Brewers Tasting Room at The Barrel Factory
      Lakeward Spirits Craft Distillery Tasting Room
      Paula's Donuts

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Ellicott? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in South Ellicott.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      18% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      25% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Ellicott? The cost of living in South Ellicott is 82/100 - which is 30% lower than New York.
      South Ellicott
      82

      18% 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 South Ellicott? South Ellicott crime rates are 7,984, which are 265% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      7,984 per 100k people

      250% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      250% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      25%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in South Ellicott? The median income in South Ellicott is $33,740 which is 44% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $33,74039% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,26022% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      18% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Ellicott 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 South Ellicott home prices? South Ellicott home prices are $73,900 - which is 74% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $73,90060% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74921% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      39% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does South Ellicott have good schools? The South Ellicott graduation rate is 61% - which is 26% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      61%

      27% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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