Moving to Barker, NY

About Barker

Barker is a village in Niagara County, New York, within the Town of Somerset, with about 575 residents (2020 census) — the least populated incorporated community in the county. Incorporated in 1908, it is a quiet crossroads village at West Somerset Road and Quaker Road (NY 148), minutes from Golden Hill State Park and the Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse.

Home prices in Barker

The median listing price in Barker is $325,000.

Top places in Barker

• Main Street from the corner of Quaker Road (NY 148) (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse at Golden Hill State Park — nearby on the lake (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Golden Hill State Park shoreline.
• Village park.
• Orchard country around the village.

Commuting from Barker

• Barker sits roughly 38 miles northeast of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 50–60 minutes via NY 18 or NY 104 (approximate; longer with traffic).
• There is no Metro Rail or regular NFTA bus service; commuters drive.

Schools in Barker

Public schools: Barker Central School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Barker FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Barker, NY?
  The median listing price in Barker is $325,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Barker, NY?
  Barker sits roughly 38 miles northeast of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 50–60 minutes via NY 18 or NY 104 (approximate; longer with traffic).
• Which school district serves Barker, NY?
  Barker is served by Barker Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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