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Living in Waterfront, Buffalo, NY

Waterfront Area Facts

  • Waterfront has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Waterfront crime rates are 19% lower than the Buffalo average
  • Cost of living in Waterfront is 48% higher than the Buffalo average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Waterfront/Emerson Young Park
      Bingham Triangle
      Centennial Park
      Veterans Monument
      Welch Memorial
      Niagara Square
      Patty Parete Park
      Lighthouse Point Park

      Entertainment

      Buffalo Harbor Museum
      USS Croaker
      USS Grenadier (SS210)
      USS Little Rock
      USS The Sullivans
      PTF-17
      Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park Museum
      Spirit of Buffalo

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Lobby Bar at Statler City
      Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
      Subway
      Lobby Bar at Seneca One
      Charlie the Butcher Express
      Other Half Brewing Co. Buffalo Taproom
      Union Pub

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Waterfront? Of all people who commute, 10.3% take public transportation in Waterfront.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      18% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Waterfront 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