Buffalo metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Buffalo, NY
$220,000Median listing price
ErieArea
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About Buffalo
Buffalo is a city in western New York and the seat of Erie County — the anchor of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro. New York's second-largest city, it pairs a revitalized waterfront (Canalside) and neighborhoods like Elmwood Village and the West Side with major employers in healthcare, education, and finance, plus the region's cultural institutions.
Home prices in Buffalo
The median listing price in Buffalo is $220,000.
Top places in Buffalo
- Canalside waterfront
- Elmwood Village shops and restaurants
- Delaware Park and the Buffalo AKG Art Museum
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House
- Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
- Buffalo Zoo
- KeyBank Center (Sabres)
- Larkinville / Hydraulic District
- West Side bazaars and markets
Buffalo FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Buffalo, NY?
The median listing price in Buffalo is $220,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Buffalo, 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.