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About Wilson
Wilson is a village in Niagara County, New York, on Lake Ontario at Wilson Harbor, with about 1,300 residents. A small harbor village — Young Street's 19th-century commercial blocks, the Masonic Building, and marinas on the lake — inside the Town of Wilson.



Home prices in Wilson
Home prices in Wilson vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Wilson
- Young Street downtown (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Wilson Harbor and marinas on Lake Ontario.
- Masonic Building — 1890 Ontario Lodge No. 376 hall (shown in the Commons photo below).
- NY 18 entering the village (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Lake Ontario waterfront.
Commuting from Wilson
- The village sits roughly 30 miles north of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 40–50 minutes via NY 18 (approximate; longer with traffic).
- There is no Metro Rail or regular NFTA bus service; commuters drive.
Schools in Wilson
Public schools: Wilson 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.
Wilson FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wilson, NY?
Home prices in Wilson vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Wilson, NY?
The village sits roughly 30 miles north of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 40–50 minutes via NY 18 (approximate; longer with traffic). - Which school district serves Wilson, NY?
Wilson is served by Wilson 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.