Livability Score

72
/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 (0) F
Sweet_ness 7 Cafe
Coffee Shop
Remedy House
Coffee Shop
Remedy House
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tipico Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caffe Aroma
Coffee Shop
Overwinter Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Globe Market
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
SPoT Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe 59
Coffee Shop
Blue Mountain Coffees
Coffee Shop
Bean Bastard Coffee
Coffee Shop
Barrel + Brine Cafe and Market
Coffee Shop
Niagara Cafe
Coffee Shop
Café MOΛΩN ΛABE
Coffee Shop
The Intersection
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe 59
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Train
Attraction
Caboose
Attraction
Fort Erie Railroad Museum
Museum
Niagara Railway Museum
Museum
Peace Bridge Canada
Attraction
International Boundary Line
Attraction
Buffalo History Museum - Resource Center
Museum
The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art (BICA)
Theatre Arts
Coyer Field
Stadium
Parables Gallery & Gifts
Art Gallery
Showplace Theater
Theatre Arts
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Art Gallery
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Art Gallery
American Repertory Theater of WNY Performance Venue: The Compass Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Kavinoky Theatre
Theatre Arts
Charles & Marie Fontana Boathouse Tour
Attraction
Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Rose Garden
Attraction
Delaware Park Japanese Gardens
Attraction
Benjaman Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Scaccia Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Kleinhans Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Kleinhans Music Hall
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) C+
Sports City Pizza Pub
Bar
Bootleg Bucha Taproom
Bar
Company B. Urban Tasting Room and Market
Alcohol
Blackman Cider Tasting Room
Bar
Hatches and Hops - Black Rock
Bar
The Tabernacle
Bar
Gypsy Parlor
Bar
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Autark Brewhouse Taproom
Bar
FM Deli / Grocery
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McGarretts
Bar
The Beer Keep - Bar & Shop
Bar
Elmwood Village Liquor & Wine
Alcohol
Cookies & Cream
Sweets
Cole's
Bar
Mr. Goodbar
Bar
Zio's Deli & Heroes
Fast Food
Squeeze Juicery
Fast Food
Charlie The Butcher's Carvery
Fast Food
Watson's Chocolates
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Grant Street Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Somali Youth Association of Buffalo Inc.
Community Centre
Asarese-Matters Community Center
Community Centre
West Side Community Services
Community Centre
YWCA of Western New York
Community Centre
Boxstar Training
Gym
Reform Fitness
Gym
Northwest Buffalo Community Center
Community Centre
Barre Centric
Gym
El Buen Amigo Latin American Cultural Center
Community Centre
The Belle Center
Community Centre
Revolution Indoor Cycling
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
African American Culture Center
Community Centre
Catalyst Fitness
Gym
Centro Culturale Italiano Di Buffalo
Community Centre
Studio Sophia Fitness Club
Gym
Delaware Family YMCA
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Pole, Barre and Fitness Studio
Gym
Willard Pratt Community Center
Community Centre
Terrie's Boxing Club
Gym
North Buffalo Community Center (formerly Public School 88)
Community Centre
Sweat Society
Gym
Rolly Pollies
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Luigi's Family Bakery
Bakery
Cookie
Bakery
Hatimy Market
Grocery Store
Guercio & Sons
Grocery Store
Renisha Mini Mart
Grocery Store
Kat Food Market
Grocery Store
African Market
Grocery Store
Marka Halal Market
Grocery Store
Produce Market
Grocery Store
Bungtla Asian Market
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
Lexington Co-op
Grocery Store
BreadHive Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Mineo & Sapio
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Price Rite Marketplace
Grocery Store
Tops Markets
Grocery Store
Bagel Jay's
Bakery
Federal Meats
Butcher
Feel-Rite Fresh Market
Health Food
No Frills
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unity Island Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Broderick Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Albany & School Triangle
Park
Market Square
Park
Niagara & School Triangle
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Allison Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Amherst & Tonwanda Triangles
Park
Black Rock Peace Garden
Park
Niagara & Hampshire Triangle
Park
Massachusetts Avenue Park
Park
Massachusetts Triangle
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Pat Sole Park
Park
Colonial Circle
Park
Richardson Olmsted Complex South Lawn
Park
Shops (0) A+
Buffalo Office Interiors, Inc
Interior Decoration
Mead Supply, Inc.
Home Improvement
Potomac Express Deli
Convenience Store
Turos IT
Electronics
Nebras Fashion
Clothing
Salam & Beauty Supply Store
Beauty
Ken Nails
Beauty
Global Chic
Clothing
Sweet Sound Music
Clothing
The Blue House Collective
Clothing
Flax's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Empire Cuts Barber Shop
Hairdresser
G&G Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Rust Belt Books
Books
Thaw Thaw Beauty Salon
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Grant International Enterprises
Convenience Store
The Family Barbershop
Hairdresser
Casa Bonita Furniture & Mattresses
Furniture
O & A The Corner Store
Convenience Store
Jacob's Stained Glass
Gift Shop
Peace Bridge Duty Free
Department Store
Blue Sky Design Supply
Houseware
Two Guys Good Buys
Clothing
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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, 51.6% take public transportation in Squaw Island.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Catherine Street / Niagara Blvd.
Bus Stop
Catherine Street / Niagara Blvd.
Bus Stop
Catherine Street / High Street
Bus Stop
Catherine Street / High Street
Bus Stop
Central Avenue / Wintemute Street
Bus Stop
Central Avenue / Wintemute Street
Bus Stop
Fort Erie Public Library - Centennial Branch
Bus Stop
Fort Erie Public Library - Centennial Branch
Bus Stop
Catherine Street / Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Catherine Street / Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Central Avenue / Jarvis Street NB
Bus Stop
Central Avenue / Jarvis Street SB
Bus Stop
RoboMart / Princess Street
Bus Stop
RoboMart / Princess Street
Bus Stop
Catherine Street / Aberdeen Street
Bus Stop
Douglas Heights / High Street
Bus Stop
Bertie Street / Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Douglas Heights / High Street
Bus Stop
Catherine Street / Aberdeen Street
Bus Stop
Central Avenue / Emerick Avenue
Bus Stop
Bertie Street / Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Central Avenue / Emerick Avenue
Bus Stop
Gilmore Road / Jennet Street
Bus Stop
Gilmore Road / Torrance Street
Bus Stop
Bowen Road / Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
51.6% A+
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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 Squaw Island is 84/100 - which is 28% 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

Squaw Island crime rates are 6,315 per 100k, which is 194% higher than New York
Property Crime
5,137 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,178 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 Squaw Island is $28,346 - which is 53% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$28,346 F
Unemployment Rate
11.6% F
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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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Buffalo Fire Station E19
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Buffalo Fire Station E37/L4/4th Batt
Fire Station
Niagara Health - Douglas Memorial Site
Hospital
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Hospital
Dr. Bob's Dental Care
Dentist
Medical Care of Western New York at Buffalo
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Twenty 20 Eye Care And Aesthetic Medicine
Doctor
Buffalo Fire Station E26
Fire Station
Rexall
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Urban Family Health Care
Doctor
Buffalo Police Department D District
Police
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Just 4 Me Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
NFTA Transit Police Headquarters
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Remedy'sRx
Pharmacy
Buffalo Fire Station E36/L13
Fire Station
Buffalo Engine 2, B56, Marshals
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Western New York Immediate Care
Clinic
Neighborhood Health Center
Doctor
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+

Squaw Island home prices are $75,600 - which is 74% lower than New York
Home Price
$75,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
71% A+
Home Affordability
2.7x (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 Squaw Island graduation rate is 52% - which is 37% lower than New York
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
52% F
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Native American Magnet
West Buffalo Charter School
Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18
International School
Frank A Sedita School #30
International Preparatory School (The)
D'Youville-Porter Campus
West Hertel Elementary School
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Catholic Academy West Buffalo
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
Elmwood Village Charter School - Days Park
Tapestry Charter School
Ps 17
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
City Honors School
Elmwood-Franklin School
Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc
Waterfront Elementary School
Nichols School
Ps 81
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
High Schools (0) D-
Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18
Newcomer Academy At Lafayette
Lafayette High School
Lafayette International School
Buffalo Seminary
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
Nardin Academy
Mckinley Vocational High School
International Preparatory School (The)
Riverside Academy High School
Riverside Institute Of Technology
Canisius High School
Oracle Charter School
Health Sciences Charter School
Tapestry Charter School
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts
Buffalo Academy Of Scholars
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
City Honors School
Emerson School Of Hospitality
Nichols School
Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
Western New York Maritime Charter School
Erie County Holding Center
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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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Squaw Island Area Facts

  • Squaw Island has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Squaw Island crime rates are 60% 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

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unity Island Park
      Unknown Name
      Broderick Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Albany & School Triangle

      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
      Unknown Name

      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 6,315, which are 194% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      6,315 per 100k people

      172% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      172% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      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
      ?

      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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