Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Wonder Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Chautauqua Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Kornerstone Cafe & Juice Bar
Coffee Shop
Bakery 55
Coffee Shop
The Healthy Scratch
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Low Bridge Cafe
Coffee Shop
eCafe at The Glenny
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Bubble Tea World
Coffee Shop
Public Espresso + Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Spot Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
aloft Re:Fuel
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe 59
Coffee Shop
The Intersection
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Niagara Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe 59
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) B
Heritage DiscoveRy Center
Museum
Steel Plant Museum of Western New York
Museum
Buffal "O"
Attraction
Edward M. Cotter
Attraction
Lucy Smith & Colesville
Attraction
Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum
Museum
KeyBank Center
Stadium
Sahlen Field
Stadium
Explore & More Children's Museum
Museum
Spirit of Buffalo
Attraction
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park Museum
Museum
PTF-17
Attraction
USS The Sullivans
Attraction
USS Little Rock
Attraction
USS Grenadier (SS210)
Attraction
USS Croaker
Attraction
Nash House Museum
Museum
Buffalo Harbor Museum
Museum
Jefferson Street Heritage Gallery
Art Gallery
Squeaky Wheel
Cinema
The Andrews Theater
Theatre Arts
AMC Market Arcade 8
Cinema
Torn Space Theatre
Theatre Arts
Tralf Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Buffalo Place
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (4) C+
Gene McCarthy's
Bar
Pressure Drop Brewers Tasting Room at The Barrel Factory
Bar
Lakeward Spirits Craft Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
BriarBrothers Brewing Company
Bar
Resurgence Brewing Company
Bar
RiverWorks Brewing Co.
Bar
Ales & Axes
Bar
Beltline Brewery
Bar
Buffalo Brewing Company
Bar
Buffalo Distilling Company Bar Room
Bar
Paula's Donuts
Fast Food
Lockhouse Distillery
Bar
Flying Bison Taproom
Bar
Southside Social & Athletic Club
Bar
The Cobblestone
Bar
W.J. Morrissey Irish Pub
Bar
The Draft Room
Bar
Labatt Brew House
Bar
Southern Tier Brewing Co.
Bar
Clinton's Dish snack shack
Fast Food
Consumer's Pub at the Park
Bar
Other Half Brewing Co. Buffalo Taproom
Bar
Lobby Bar at Seneca One
Bar
Union Pub
Bar
Charlie the Butcher Express
Fast Food
Fitness (2) B
Old First Ward Community Center
Community Centre
Valley Community Association
Community Centre
Seneca-Babcock Community Association
Community Centre
Thaddeus J. Dulski Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Willard Pratt Community Center
Community Centre
Machnica Community Center
Community Centre
Tosh Collins Community Center
Community Centre
The Belle Center
Community Centre
El Buen Amigo Latin American Cultural Center
Community Centre
Hennepin Park Community Center
Community Centre
African American Culture Center
Community Centre
Reform Fitness
Gym
West Side Community Services
Community Centre
Boxstar Training
Gym
Barre Centric
Gym
Revolution Indoor Cycling
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Tops
Grocery Store
Broadway Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
Tops Markets
Grocery Store
Price Rite Marketplace
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
BreadHive Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Mineo & Sapio
Grocery Store
Community Food & Meat Market
Grocery Store
TOPS Markets
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Lexington Co-op
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Mutual Park
Park
Redmond Park
Park
Red Jacket River Front Park
Park
Father Conway Park
Park
Buffalo River Ohio St fishing access site
Park
Lanigan Park
Park
Buffalo RiverFest Park
Park
Collins Park
Park
Tyler Likos Park
Park
JFK Recreation Center
Park
Bristol Emslie Park
Park
Boone Park
Park
Buffalo Harbor State Park
Park
Wilkeson Pointe
Park
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Park
Mullen Park
Park
Jesse Clipper Monument
Park
Old Bailey Woods Park
Park
Fireman's Park
Park
Five Flags Park
Park
Nikola Tesla Park
Park
Cathedral Park
Park
Maritime Memorial
Park
Erie Hills Pedestrian Mall
Park
George J Hartman Playfields
Park
Shops (0) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Big Pasha
Convenience Store
Perry Mini-Mart & Grill
Convenience Store
Batters Box Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Cedos Minimarket And Take Out
Convenience Store
Ellicott Square Trading Company
Convenience Store
The Salty Dog Barbershop
Hairdresser
7 Midnights Express Mart
Convenience Store
Coast Guard Exchange
Department Store
Main Place Mall
Mall
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Mobil
Convenience Store
Minitz
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mastrianni's
Convenience Store
M N T Market
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Wilson Farms
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Bill's Food Mart
Convenience Store
Rick's Cycle Shop
Bicycle
Allentown Trading Post
Convenience Store
Studio Hart
Fashion
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 11.7% take public transportation in First Ward.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
B+
Perry St & Louisiana St (EB)
Bus Stop
Perry St & Louisiana St (WB)
Bus Stop
South Park Ave & Chicago St (NB)
Bus Stop
South Park Ave & Chicago St (SB)
Bus Stop
Buffalo-Exchange Street
Transit Station
Special Events
Transit Station
Erie Canal Harbor
Transit Station
Washington St & Seneca St (NB)
Bus Stop
Washington St & Seneca St (SB)
Bus Stop
Seneca St & Main St (EB)
Bus Stop
Washington St & Swan St (SB)
Bus Stop
Seneca
Transit Station
Ellicott St & North Division St (NB)
Bus Stop
North Division Ellicott Street West
Bus Stop
Upper Terrace & Pearl St (WB)
Bus Stop
FlixBus Buffalo
Bus Stop
Metropolitan Transportation Center
Bus Station
Washington St & South Division St (NB)
Bus Stop
Metro Transportation Center
Bus Stop
Bailey & Abott
Bus Stop
Pearl St & Seneca St (SB)
Bus Stop
South Division & Washington St (EB)
Bus Stop
Franklin St & Seneca St (NB)
Bus Stop
Pearl St & Swan St (SB)
Bus Stop
Church St & Main St (EB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.7%
B+
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in First Ward is 79/100 - which is 32% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

First Ward crime rates are 2,554 per 100k, which is 19% higher than New York
Property Crime
1,823 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
731 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in First Ward is $28,750 - which is 53% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$28,750
F
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
D
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health A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Schofield Adult Day Health Care
Clinic
Buffalo Fire Department Engine No. 32/L5
Fire Station
City of Buffalo Police Substation at Canalside
Police
Buffalo Fire Department E-1 L-2
Fire Station
Metropolitan Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Erie County Sheriff's Office
Police
Buffalo Fire Station E3/3rd Batt
Fire Station
Buffalo Fire Engine 25/Ladder 10/6th Battalion
Fire Station
Buffalo Fire Station E35/L15
Fire Station
Buffalo Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Buffalo Police A- disrtict
Police
Buffalo Police Department B District
Police
Evergreen Health
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Neighborhood Health Center
Doctor
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Buffalo Engine 2, B56, Marshals
Fire Station
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Hospital
John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital
Hospital
Buffalo General Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

First Ward home prices are $51,100 - which is 82% lower than New York
Home Price
$51,100
F
Home Appreciation Rate
52%
A+
Home Affordability
1.8x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The First Ward graduation rate is 62% - which is 25% lower than New York
School Test Scores
28%
F
High School Grad. Rates
62%
F
Elementary Schools (1) F
Bilingual Center
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology
Bennett Park Montessori School
Enterprise Charter School
Southside Elementary School
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy
Reach Academy Charter School
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
Waterfront Elementary School
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School
Ps 69 Houghton Academy
Ps 27 Hillery Park Academy
Martin Luther King Jr #48
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Multicultural Institute
Lorraine Elementary School
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
City Honors School
Elmwood Village Charter School - Days Park
Darul Uloom Al Madania
South Buffalo Charter School
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet
Discovery School
High Schools (1) F
Alternative High School At 4
Erie County Holding Center
South Park High School
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
Western New York Maritime Charter School
Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
Emerson School Of Hospitality
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Bishop Timon-St Jude High School
Buffalo Academy Of Scholars
Mount Mercy Academy
City Honors School
Darul Uloom Al Madania
International Preparatory School (The)
Oracle Charter School
Health Sciences Charter School
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
Saints Tabernacle School Of Excellence
East Community High School
Pathways Academy
East High School
Global Concepts Charter School
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts
Canisius High School
Erie County Detention Facility
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ratings F

First Ward has an overall rating of 38% from 1 reviews.
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in First Ward? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mutual Park
      Redmond Park
      Red Jacket River Front Park
      Father Conway Park
      Buffalo River Ohio St fishing access site
      Lanigan Park
      Buffalo RiverFest Park
      Collins Park

      Entertainment

      Heritage DiscoveRy Center
      Steel Plant Museum of Western New York
      Buffal "O"
      Edward M. Cotter
      Lucy Smith & Colesville
      Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum
      KeyBank Center
      Sahlen Field

      Food & Drink

      Gene McCarthy's
      Pressure Drop Brewers Tasting Room at The Barrel Factory
      Lakeward Spirits Craft Distillery Tasting Room
      BriarBrothers Brewing Company
      Resurgence Brewing Company
      RiverWorks Brewing Co.
      Ales & Axes
      Beltline Brewery

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in First Ward? Of all people who commute, 11.7% take public transportation in First Ward.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      15% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      16% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is First Ward a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital
      Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
      Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
      Buffalo General Hospital
      Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
      Erie County Medical Center
      Sisters of Charity Hospital
      Buffalo VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Parker Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Neighborhood Health Center
      Urban Family Health Care
      Lenahan Dermatology
      Health Revolutions Chiropractic
      Siedlecki Cataract & Vision Care
      Brain and Spine Center
      Steven R. Caprow, DC
      Main Primary Care