Moving to Williamsville, NY

About Williamsville

Williamsville is a village in Erie County, New York, within the Town of Amherst, with about 5,400 residents (2020 census). Named for early settler Jonas Williams, it is one of the metro's village centers: a walkable Main Street over Ellicott Creek, Glen Falls in Glen Park, Williamsville schools.

Home prices in Williamsville

The median listing price in Williamsville is $199,999.

Top places in Williamsville

• Glen Falls and Glen Park — waterfall on Ellicott Creek (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Main Street village center shops and restaurants.
• Main Street bridge over Ellicott Creek (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Williamsville Village Hall (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Island Park.
• Williamsville Water Mill area.

Commuting from Williamsville

• Williamsville sits roughly 12 miles northeast of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 20–30 minutes via I-290 or Main Street (approximate; longer with traffic).
• NFTA Metro Bus routes serve Main Street and the village; the Metro Rail's northern terminus at UB South Campus is a few miles southwest.

Schools in Williamsville

Public schools: Williamsville 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.

Williamsville FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Williamsville, NY?
  The median listing price in Williamsville is $199,999. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Williamsville, NY?
  Williamsville sits roughly 12 miles northeast of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 20–30 minutes via I-290 or Main Street (approximate; longer with traffic).
• Which school district serves Williamsville, NY?
  Williamsville is served by Williamsville 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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