Squaw Island, Buffalo, NY Area Guide

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Squaw Island Area Facts

  • Squaw Island has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Squaw Island crime rates are 28% higher than the Buffalo average
  • Cost of living in Squaw Island is 2% lower than the Buffalo average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unity Island Park
      Broderick Park
      Albany & School Triangle
      Market Square
      Niagara & School Triangle
      Allison Park
      Amherst & Tonwanda Triangles
      Black Rock Peace Garden

      Entertainment

      Train
      Caboose
      Fort Erie Railroad Museum
      Niagara Railway Museum
      Peace Bridge Canada
      International Boundary Line
      Buffalo History Museum - Resource Center
      The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art (BICA)

      Food & Drink

      Sports City Pizza Pub
      Bootleg Bucha Taproom
      Company B. Urban Tasting Room and Market
      Blackman Cider Tasting Room
      Hatches and Hops - Black Rock
      The Tabernacle
      Gypsy Parlor
      Autark Brewhouse Taproom

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Squaw Island? Of all people who commute, 51.6% take public transportation in Squaw Island.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      52%

      24% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Squaw Island? The cost of living in Squaw Island is 84/100 - which is 28% lower than New York.
      Squaw Island
      84

      16% 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 Squaw Island? Squaw Island crime rates are 6,337, which are 190% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      6,337 per 100k people

      178% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      178% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      25%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Squaw Island? The median income in Squaw Island is $28,346 which is 53% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $28,34649% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,57241% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      12%

      148% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Squaw Island a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Squaw Island home prices? Squaw Island home prices are $75,600 - which is 74% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $75,60059% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9223% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      28%

      56% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Squaw Island have good schools? The Squaw Island graduation rate is 52% - which is 37% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      52%

      38% lower than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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