Buffalo metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Amherst, NY
$379,900Median listing price
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About Amherst
Amherst is a large town in northern Erie County, New York, and the Buffalo metro's biggest suburb. Home to the University at Buffalo's North Campus, it blends established neighborhoods (Snyder, Eggertsville, Williamsville-area, East Amherst) with office corridors, shopping, and extensive parkland and trails.



Home prices in Amherst
The median listing price in Amherst is $379,900.
Top places in Amherst
- University at Buffalo North Campus
- Amherst State Park
- Ellicott Creek Trailway
- Walton Woods Park and the Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center
- Boulevard Mall area shopping and dining
- Northtown Center (ice rinks)
- Audubon Town Park and golf course
- Williamsville-area Main Street shops (adjacent)
Amherst FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Amherst, NY?
The median listing price in Amherst is $379,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Amherst, NY?
Commute details vary by neighborhood.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.