# ? about Buffalo neighborhoods and suburbs **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 26, 2007, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119 "2007-02-26T11:41:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Denton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Denton](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Denton)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/1 "2007-02-26T11:41:20Z")
This ought to be interesting… Just took a job in Buffalo. I need to start considering where I want to live. I figure I’ll rent at first, but the prices of Buffalo real estate make me want to be a slum lord. I’ve never been an urban dweller, but my wife went to school at Buff State and really liked that neighborhood. I’d like a garage and to not have my shit stolen on a regular basis. (general suburbanite concerns) I’d like to know areas (read: zip codes) to rule out. Frame of reference. I’m originally from Rochester area. I love Wegmans and the small town feel, kinda close to the conveniences of a city. What I know about Buffalo revolves around Ted’s, Jim’s Steakout, and Loganberry. From my exposure in the late 90’s I remember suburbs with Indian names that smelled like Kodak but different. I have family in Lockport, so that’s not an option. So where do you think I should look and why. ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/2 "2007-02-26T11:46:15Z")
not riverside, blackrock, east side, west side i grew up in west seneca, nice town, not ruined by inner city folk ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/3 "2007-02-26T11:48:22Z")
if you’re looking to rent there’s a ton of nice developments and complexes in the cheektowaga/west seneca area :tup: ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/4 "2007-02-26T11:50:23Z")
Planning on having kids soon, or already have them? If so Buffalo public schools are the worst in WNY. So figure on playing for private school or living in the suburbs. ---
**Author:** ![zwarbyt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zwarbyt/32/7623_2.png) [@zwarbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zwarbyt)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/5 "2007-02-26T11:52:18Z")
:word: sell in the city live in the burbs ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/6 "2007-02-26T12:01:52Z")
North of Buffalo where I live is probably where you will find the best selection of 3/3 houses that are in good neigborhoods. Generally most of them for sale need alot of work to get them remodeled so you can get them pretty reasonable if your lucky. The better the neighborhood, the more you will pay. Apartments are pretty reasonable in the area too, you can find a 1200 sq ft apt in good shape for anywhere from 500 to 700 in depending how nice they are. My zip code is 14216. Elmwood area is nice also Zip codes to avoid 14215 14201 14211 14212 14206 Sure theres alot more but thats just off the top of my head If your apartment shopping pick up a artvoice, there usually a good selection of city apartments in it. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/7 "2007-02-26T12:04:06Z")
Williamsville FTW ---
**Author:** ![Kramer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/97f17d/32.png) [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/8 "2007-02-26T12:07:48Z")
hamburg, orchard park, eden, just south of buffalo ---
**Author:** ![ugo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ugo/32/7430_2.png) [@ugo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ugo)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/9 "2007-02-26T12:10:38Z")
[quote=“Denton”"] From my exposure in the late 90’s I remember suburbs with Indian names that smelled like Kodak but different. [/quote] Tonawanda? A bunch of us on here live there. 15-20 min. from everywhere. Most of what you need is close by. Zip is 14150 or 14217 for Kenmore (speeding ticket central). ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/10 "2007-02-26T12:11:12Z")
north buff ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/11 "2007-02-26T12:17:57Z")
actually olmsted 64 was just voted as one of the top elementary public education schools as far as public high schools, city honors was ranked #4 in the nation. the olmsted system, which includes 64, then 67, then 56, (or city honors for middle school) is a great education system. yes there are a lot of shitty public schools in buffalo but there are also some great ones. as far as neighborhoods; there are a TON of neighborhoods in the west side that are excellent. if you stay between main st and richmond (the boundary is actually starting to expand westward the good part is extending past the richmond border) you’re gold. north buffalo is nice too, a bit more suburban but still close to the city ---
**Author:** ![Denton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Denton](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Denton)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/12 "2007-02-26T12:18:52Z")
I’m starting noticing a pattern here. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/13 "2007-02-26T12:19:57Z")
[quote=“POOPRA,post:6,topic:25119"”] 14211 [/quote] Onoes, good thing I’m 2 blocks away from where the ghetto starts. _whew_ ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/14 "2007-02-26T12:31:23Z")
Im on Elmwood, and lots of problems that I don’t like that are kinda annoying… Lots of homeless people random all over the street begging. Couple of theft incidents recently. IE my gas thread, my gf’s neon a couple months ago. Not to mention stupid can’t park on the street via winter v. $35 ticket rant. Ummm. Theres more, but I def want to move to a larger place with a yard and not so many ghettoians around. ---
**Author:** ![Denton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Denton](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Denton)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/15 "2007-02-26T12:32:49Z")
Okay so, since I probably won’t be having kids in school wherever I move… City is okay west of Main? North Buf - like north of Sheridan? 290? Is N. Tonawanda too far? Looks like any of the burbs south of 90? How long does it take to get from Hamburg to the airport? ---
**Author:** ![Kramer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/97f17d/32.png) [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/16 "2007-02-26T12:35:32Z")
[quote=“Denton,post:15,topic:25119"”] Okay so, since I probably won’t be having kids in school wherever I move… City is okay west of Main? North Buf - like north of Sheridan? 290? Is N. Tonawanda too far? Looks like any of the burbs south of 90? How long does it take to get from Hamburg to the airport? [/quote] 15 minutes hop right on the 90 ---
**Author:** ![Denton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Denton](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Denton)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/17 "2007-02-26T12:41:33Z")
Coldaccord- I totally misread that the first time. BTW My wife did her student teaching at 18. Aside from artvoice and craigslist, any online places to shop rental properties? ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/18 "2007-02-26T12:45:58Z")
[quote=“Denton,post:17,topic:25119"”] Coldaccord- I totally misread that the first time. BTW My wife did her student teaching at 18. Aside from artvoice and craigslist, any online places to shop rental properties? [/quote] Craigslist is very helpful but alot are crappy. ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/19 "2007-02-26T12:49:38Z")
buffalo rising has listings too to be honest, just drive around. that way you will figure out what neighborhoods are best, and where you would want to live. that is the best way to do it, there are a ton of signs up and all that ---
**Author:** ![TurdBlown\_Teg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/59ef9b/32.png) [@TurdBlown\_Teg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurdBlown_Teg)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2007, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119/20 "2007-02-26T12:50:31Z")
amherst isnt bad voted one of the safest towns haha [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/about-buffalo-neighborhoods-and-suburbs/25119.md?page=2)