About Buffalo
Learn more about what the city of Buffalo and South Campus at UB has to offer!
Living In Buffalo
Discover life in Buffalo, a diverse and vibrant community that is known for its unique charm.
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In Western New York, you can enjoy the perks of city living without the hefty price tag. Our cost of living is 20% lower than the national average.
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Looking for safe, convenient, affordable neighborhoods? Western New York boasts a wealth of them. Buffalo is among the 10 most affordable cities in the United States to buy a home!
A wide range of housing options are available in urban, suburban and small-town settings. Our housing market is as diverse as it is affordable, with Downtown Lofts, Convenient-to-Campus Apartment Complexes, and Waterfront Condos, amongst many other options.
No matter your style or budget, Buffalo has a home for you.
Forbes magazine declared Buffalo the “best U.S. city” for commuting.
In fact, Buffalo’s average commute time—it has been clocked at 20 minutes—is the second-shortest of the country’s 52 largest cities.
That translates to an enhanced quality of life for our faculty, staff and students, who enjoy stress-free travel regardless of where they’re headed around the region.
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Buffalo Metro Rail; Image Courtesy David Wilson
Buffalo’s Metro Bus provides quick, economical service throughout the city and suburbs.
The Metro Rail line connects UB’s South Campus with downtown Buffalo, including UB’s Downtown Campus, and the neighborhoods in between. Rides above ground are free in downtown Buffalo. UB employees who are regular commuters might wish to take advantage of the NYS-Ride program that allows pre-tax dollars to be used for monthly passes.
"The City of Good Neighbors," one of Buffalo's many nicknames, isn't just talk. Often listed near the top of the friendliest U.S. cities, Buffalo is notorious for welcoming newcomers with open arms, making it feel like home immediately. A strong sense of community, friendship, and charity makes Buffalo what it is. This all combines to give the city of Buffalo a small town feel, all while still boasting the history, activities, and population of a major city.
Family Fun!
Family fun at every turn! In Western New York, your family can explore nature, absorb culture and have fun at every turn.
Expand the section below to take a look at some of our family-friendly destinations and attractions:
- The extensive Olmsted park system.
- A city zoo that’s home to animals from the Arctic to the rainforest.
- Numerous nature centers and campgrounds.
- An 18th-century fort where history comes alive with re-enactments and demonstrations of military life.
- First-class amusement parks, including Six Flags Darien Lake and Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World. plus many thrilling walks and rides around world-famous Niagara Falls.
- A science museum that hosts traveling exhibitions and summer camps, a history museum, children’s museum and even a fireman’s museum.
- A professional children’s theater and Shakespeare in Delaware Park, one of the largest outdoor Shakespeare companies in the country.
- Family concerts hosted by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Free family nights at the world-renowned Buffalo AKG Art Gallery.
- Slopes for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and tubing.
- Festivals throughout the year
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If you’ve seen Buffalo on the Weather Channel, you might think we’re beset by blizzards much of the year. The truth is, Buffalo is not the snowiest city in the country. It’s not even the snowiest city in the state. Instead, Buffalo Niagara is a four-season region that features:
- The sunniest and driest summers of any major city in the Northeast
- More days with temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit than with snow on the ground
- Crisp, comfortable autumns that produce some of the Northeast’s most vibrant foliage
- An average winter temperature of 26 degrees Fahrenheit, just a few degrees shy of the national average
Below are rankings of the best school districts and best places to live in the Buffalo area according to niche.com. Niche.com uses real resident reviews to rank schools, neighborhoods, and more. Check them out below!
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Best School Districts in the Buffalo Area
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