Livability Score

69
/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
Lucky Koi Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Bite Me Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cow Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Daily Planet
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
SpOT Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café On The Avenue
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Culture
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Milk and Tea
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Café MOΛΩN ΛABE
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) C-
Varsity Theatre
Theatre Arts
Amherst Theatre
Cinema
disAbility museum
Museum
UB Anderson Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Buffalo Canvas
Art Gallery
Darwin D. Martin House
Museum
Albright-Knox Northland
Art Gallery
Kimball Hall
Theatre Arts
CAE Gallery
Art Gallery
Giraffes
Attraction
Polar Bear
Attraction
Sea Lion Cove
Attraction
M&T Bank Rainforest Falls
Attraction
Addax
Attraction
Bighorn Sheep
Attraction
Buffalo Zoo
Zoo
Roan Antelope
Attraction
Carousel (seasonal)
Attraction
Cone Five Gallery
Art Gallery
The Bone Zone
Attraction
Reptile House
Attraction
Zebra
Attraction
Vanishing Animals North
Attraction
Lions
Attraction
Gorilla
Attraction
Food and Drink (1) D-
Shepherd's Liquor Store
Alcohol
Route 62 Pizzeria
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Roundabout Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Just Pizza
Fast Food
Winspear Liquors
Alcohol
Parkside Candy
Sweets
Famous Doughnuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wendy's Drive-Thru
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger Authority
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Gino's NY Pizza
Fast Food
Federal Meats
Deli
Concession Stand
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Hanzlian's Homemade Sausage And Deli
Deli
Lake Effect Ice Cream
Sweets
JP Checker's
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Martha Mitchell Center
Community Centre
Gloria J. Parks Community Center
Community Centre
C Training
Gym
Buffalo Combat Fitness
Gym
Distinct Boot Camp
Gym
Delevan-Grider Community Center
Community Centre
Harlem Road Community Center
Community Centre
Athletics and Wellness Center
Gym
Rolly Pollies
Gym
Sweat Society
Gym
Terrie's Boxing Club
Gym
Pole, Barre and Fitness Studio
Gym
Catalyst Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Kobza Fitness
Gym
CrossFit Buffalo
Gym
North Buffalo Community Center (formerly Public School 88)
Community Centre
Revolution Indoor Cycling
Gym
Studio Sophia Fitness Club
Gym
Centro Culturale Italiano Di Buffalo
Community Centre
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Delaware Family YMCA
Community Centre
Groceries (1) B
An Chau Asian Market
Grocery Store
Fair Price Halal Meat, Grocery & Food
Grocery Store
Bailey Express Market
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
She Derm Dr.'s Soap Bakery
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
Wheatberry Bake Shop
Bakery
Tops
Grocery Store
Vin-Chet Bakery
Bakery
Dash's Market
Grocery Store
Dashh's Markets Inc & Companies
Grocery Store
Lexington Co-op
Grocery Store
The Pasta Peddler
Bakery
Community Food & Meat Market
Grocery Store
Balanced Body Foods
Health Food
Price Rite
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Ni Hoowa Supermarket
Grocery Store
Redlinski Meats
Butcher
Tops
Grocery Store
Romeo & Juliet's Café & Bakery
Bakery
International Halal Market
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Westminster & Stockbridge Triangle
Park
Westminster & Stockbridge Triangle
Park
Bickford & Edith Triangle
Park
Westminster & Hewitt Triangle
Park
Westminster & Berkshire Triangle
Park
Kay & Eggert Triangle
Park
Bickford & Alice Triangle
Park
Westminster & Amherst Triangle
Park
Bickford & Suffolk Triangle
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
LaSalle Island
Park
McCarthy Park
Park
Diefendorf Quad
Park
Manhattan (Gleasner) Park
Park
Tyler & Winspear Triangle
Park
Kermit & Olympic Triangle
Park
University Circle
Park
Tyler & Cornell Triangle
Park
Kensington Pool
Park
Tyler & Flower Triangle
Park
Templeton Park
Park
Lang Weber Park
Park
Gateway Park
Park
Tyler & Mildred Triangle
Park
Dewey Park
Park
Shops (7) A+
Zion's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Kash Pro Gold Buyers
Fashion
ABC Technology Services
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Rainbow
Clothing
Crowns of Glory
Hairdresser
Express Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Red Sea Store
Convenience Store
Rainbow Mart
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
JJ Nails
Beauty
Chopafellaz
Hairdresser
Bailey Jewelry
Fashion
Fashion City
Clothing
Luxury Lashes
Hairdresser
Young Fashion
Clothing
United Men's Fashion
Clothing
Friendly Nails
Beauty
ABC Hardware, Rental & Special Events
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Rose Beauty
Beauty
Makeup by Layla M
Hairdresser
Krystal Bougie Boutique
Clothing
Elegance African Hair Braiding
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Black Rock (A+)

2. Columbus (A+)

3. Masten Park (A+)

4. Lasalle (A+)

5. Central Business District (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 10.4% take public transportation in Kensington.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Main Circle
Bus Stop
University
Transit Station
Goodyear Hall
Bus Stop
LaSalle
Transit Station
Amherst Street
Transit Station
Maynard Drive
Bus Stop
Maynard Drive
Bus Stop
NFTA
Bus Stop
Main St & Kings Highway
Bus Stop
Humboldt–Hospital
Transit Station
Main St & Royal Parkway (WB)
Bus Stop
Main St & Royal Parkway (EB)
Bus Stop
Main St & Lafayette Blvd (EB)
Bus Stop
Main St & Park Club Lane (WB)
Bus Stop
Wehrle Dr & Union Rd
Bus Stop
Sheridan Dr & Millersport Highway
Bus Stop
Sheridan Dr & Campus Dr (EB)
Bus Stop
Sheridan Dr & Campus Dr (WB)
Bus Stop
Thruway Mall Transit Center
Bus Station
Delavan/Canisius College
Transit Station
Galleria Drway & Green Parking Entrance (NB)
Bus Stop
Broadway Michael Loop
Bus Stop
Niagara Falls Blvd & Sheridan Dr (SB)
Bus Stop
Niagara Falls Blvd & TJ Maxx Plaza (NB)
Bus Stop
Niagara Falls Blvd & Almeda Ave (NB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.4% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Lasalle (A+)

2. Lakeview (A+)

3. Starin Central (A+)

4. Delaware Park (A+)

5. South Ellicott (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Kensington is 83/100 - which is 29% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Kenfield (A+)

2. Kaisertown (A+)

3. Schiller Park (A+)

4. Riverside Park (A+)

5. Tifft (A+)

crime F

Kensington crime rates are 2,959 per 100k, which is 38% higher than New York
Property Crime
2,193 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
766 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. South Abbott (A+)

2. Albright (A)

3. North Park (B)

4. South Park (B)

5. Abbott McKinley (C)

employment D

The median income in Kensington is $44,136 - which is 27% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$44,136 F
Unemployment Rate
6.8% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. South Abbott (A+)

2. Starin Central (A+)

3. North Park (A+)

4. Albright (A)

5. Parkside (A)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Buffalo Fire Station Engine 23
Fire Station
Buffalo Kidney Associates
Doctor
Buffalo VA Medical Center
Hospital
Buffalo Police Department E District
Police
Cleveland Hill Fire Department No.6
Fire Station
Frances DePlato, DDS
Dentist
Main Primary Care
Doctor
RES Physical Medicine & Rehab
Doctor
Steven R. Caprow, DC
Doctor
WellNow Urgent Care
Clinic
Orthosports Physical Therapy
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rapha Family Wellness Center
Doctor
WNY Pediatric Gastroenterology
Doctor
Atwal Eye Care, LASIK & Laser Cataract Surgery
Doctor
Women's Health Snyder
Doctor
Advanced Endodontics of Buffalo
Dentist
Main Pediatrics
Doctor
BetterSmile of Western New York
Dentist
Tops Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Buffalo Fire Station Engine 34 / Ladder 7 Quarters
Fire Station
Lenahan Dermatology
Doctor
Community Health Center of Buffalo
Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Albright (A+)

2. Black Rock (A+)

3. Cazenovia Park (A+)

4. Cold Spring (A+)

5. Delaware Park (A+)

housing A+

Kensington home prices are $74,338 - which is 74% lower than New York
Home Price
$74,338 F
Home Appreciation Rate
35% A+
Home Affordability
1.7x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Cold Spring (A+)

2. Triangle (A+)

3. Hamlin Park (A+)

4. Kingsley (A+)

5. Grider (A+)

schools F

The Kensington graduation rate is 80% - which is 3% lower than New York
School Test Scores
21% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (4) A+
Westminster Community Charter School
Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo
Charter School Of Inquiry
Highgate Heights
Frederick Olmsted #156
Ps 82
Buffalo United Charter School
Kadimah School Of Buffalo
Cantalician Center For Learning
Cleveland Hill Elementary School
Cleveland Hill Middle School
Amherst Middle School
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction
Bennett High School
Pine Hill Education Center
King Center Charter School
St Benedict School
Ps 84
Windermere Blvd School
Math Science Technology Preparatory School At Seneca (The)
Dr Lydia T Wright Sch Of Excellence
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School
Aloma D Johnson Charter School
Christ The King Elementary School
Dr George Blackman Ecc
High Schools (0) F
Frederick Olmsted #156
Cantalician Center For Learning
Cleveland Hill High School
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy
Middle Early College High School
Research Laboratory Hs-Bioinformatic
Pine Hill Education Center
Amherst Central High School
Ps 42 Occupational Training Center
Burgard High School
Ps 84
Math Science Technology Preparatory School At Seneca (The)
The Park School Of Buffalo
Erie County Detention Facility
St Joseph'S Collegiate Institute
Nichols School
Pathways Academy
East High School
East Community High School
Saints Tabernacle School Of Excellence
Maryvale High School
Darul Uloom Al Madania
Cheektowaga High School
Tapestry Charter School
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Bryant (A+)

2. Park Meadow (A+)

3. Starin Central (A+)

4. Central Business District (A+)

5. Lasalle (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Forest (A+)

2. Abbott McKinley (A+)

3. Central Business District (A+)

4. Masten Park (A+)

5. North Park (B+)

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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Westminster & Stockbridge Triangle
      Westminster & Stockbridge Triangle
      Bickford & Edith Triangle
      Westminster & Hewitt Triangle
      Westminster & Berkshire Triangle
      Kay & Eggert Triangle
      Bickford & Alice Triangle
      Westminster & Amherst Triangle

      Entertainment

      Varsity Theatre
      Amherst Theatre
      disAbility museum
      UB Anderson Art Gallery
      Buffalo Canvas
      Darwin D. Martin House
      Albright-Knox Northland
      Kimball Hall

      Food & Drink

      Shepherd's Liquor Store
      Route 62 Pizzeria
      Little Caesars
      Roundabout Liquors
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Just Pizza
      Winspear Liquors

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Kensington? Of all people who commute, 10.4% take public transportation in Kensington.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      18% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kensington? The cost of living in Kensington is 83/100 - which is 29% lower than New York.
      Kensington
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Buffalo
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kensington? Kensington crime rates are 2,959, which are 38% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      2,959 per 100k people

      27% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      27% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Kensington? The median income in Kensington is $44,136 which is 27% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $44,13620% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,03233% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      45% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Kensington 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Kensington home prices? Kensington home prices are $74,338 - which is 74% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $74,33860% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9035% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      29% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Kensington have good schools? The Kensington graduation rate is 80% - which is 3% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      56% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

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