Best places to live in the Buffalo metro area

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July 8, 2025
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Best places to live in the Buffalo metro area

compiled a list of the best places to live in the Buffalo metro area using data from the . Niche uses 15 weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on cost of living, higher education rate, housing, public schools, diversity, and crime. You can read more about Niche's methodology .

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#5. Harris Hill

- Niche grade: A
- Public school grade: A+
- Population: 5,853

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#4. Kenmore

- Niche grade: A
- Public school grade: B
- Population: 15,097

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#3. East Aurora

- Niche grade: A
- Public school grade: A
- Population: 5,997

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#2. Eggertsville

- Niche grade: A+
- Public school grade: A
- Population: 15,416

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#1. Williamsville

- Niche grade: A+
- Public school grade: A+
- Population: 5,430

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