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Moving to Wales, NY
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About Wales
Wales is a rural Southtown in southeastern Erie County, New York, with about 3,000 residents (2020 census). It is hill country — farms, forests, and the hamlets of Wales Center and South Wales — best known locally for Hunters Creek Park, one of Erie County's largest parks.
Home prices in Wales
Home prices in Wales vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Wales
- Hunters Creek Park — 1,000+ acre county park with hiking and mountain-bike trails.
- Wales Center hamlet.
- South Wales hamlet.
- US 20A / Big Tree Road corridor (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Erie County Route 175 at the Aurora–Wales town line (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Rolling farmland and forest ridges.
Commuting from Wales
- Wales sits roughly 18 miles southeast of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 30–40 minutes via US 20A (approximate; longer with traffic).
- There is no Metro Rail or regular NFTA bus service; commuters drive.
Schools in Wales
Public schools: Iroquois 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.
Wales FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wales, NY?
Home prices in Wales vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Wales, NY?
Wales sits roughly 18 miles southeast of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 30–40 minutes via US 20A (approximate; longer with traffic). - Which school district serves Wales, NY?
Wales is served by Iroquois Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.