Moving to Newstead, NY

About Newstead

Newstead is the northeasternmost town in Erie County, New York, with the Village of Akron inside it. It is a mix of village streets and working farmland on the county's rural edge, anchored by Akron Falls Park just outside the village and historic sites like the Rich-Twinn Octagon House.

Home prices in Newstead

The median listing price in Newstead is $237,200.

Top places in Newstead

• Akron Falls Park — waterfalls and gorge trails just outside the village (in the Town of Newstead).
• Village of Akron Main Street shops and restaurants.
• Rich-Twinn Octagon House — 1849 octagon house, now a museum (shown in the Commons photos below).
• Newstead Town Park.
• Main Road / rural Erie County farmland routes.
• Akron-Newstead community events downtown.

Commuting from Newstead

• Newstead sits roughly 25 miles northeast of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 30–40 minutes via NY 33 / Main Road (approximate; longer with traffic).
• There is no Metro Rail service; commuters drive or use limited NFTA Metro Bus service.

Schools in Newstead

Public schools: Akron 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.

Newstead FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Newstead, NY?
  The median listing price in Newstead is $237,200. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Newstead, NY?
  Newstead sits roughly 25 miles northeast of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 30–40 minutes via NY 33 / Main Road (approximate; longer with traffic).
• Which school district serves Newstead, NY?
  Newstead is served by Akron 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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