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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Valley? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mullen Park
      Old Bailey Woods Park
      Boone Park
      Bailey Peninsula Natural Habitat Park
      Collins Park
      Mungovan Park
      North Legion & Southside
      South Legion & Southside

      Entertainment

      Steel Plant Museum of Western New York
      Heritage DiscoveRy Center
      Torn Space Theatre
      Lucy Smith & Colesville
      Buffal "O"
      Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum
      Edward M. Cotter
      Jefferson Street Heritage Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Southside Social & Athletic Club
      McDonald's
      Save More Deli & Grocery
      Paula's Donuts
      Buffalo Distilling Company Bar Room
      BriarBrothers Brewing Company
      Flying Bison Taproom
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Valley? Of all people who commute, 20.1% take public transportation in Valley.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      20%

      8% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Valley? The cost of living in Valley is 79/100 - which is 32% lower than New York.
      Valley
      79

      21% less expensive than average

      Buffalo
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Valley? Valley crime rates are 3,956, which are 81% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      3,956 per 100k people

      73% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      73% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      25%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Valley? The median income in Valley is $27,932 which is 54% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $27,93250% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,50841% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      63% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Valley 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 Valley home prices? Valley home prices are $44,050 - which is 85% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $44,05076% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81414% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      31% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Valley have good schools? The Valley graduation rate is 67% - which is 19% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      20% 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

      N/A User Ratings

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