The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 14215 sells for about $270,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 29 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,039 a month.
ZIP 14215 — Buffalo
The 14215 housing market remains competitive, driven by high demand for affordable entry-level housing and proximity to major employment hubs. While inventory remains tight, the market shows resilience with steady price appreciation and a high sale-to-list ratio. Figures are based on Buffalo-wide market data where ZIP-specific closed sales metrics are aggregated.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, investors seeking rental income, and budget-conscious families looking for proximity to the city center and local universities.
Median prices moved up 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 29 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 104.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.2% · poverty 28.8% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 14215, Erie County NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 14215 area are higher than the national average, with property and violent crime trends remaining a significant concern for local residents compared to safer suburban counterparts.
Public schools in this ZIP are primarily served by the Buffalo City School District, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance and resource allocation compared to neighboring suburban districts.
The area is primarily at risk for severe winter weather and lake-effect snow events, with standard flood risks associated with urban drainage; property insurance premiums are influenced by these regional climate factors.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Buffalo-Niagara medical and educational corridor, though development in this specific ZIP is largely infill-focused rather than large-scale commercial expansion.
Property taxes are levied by the City of Buffalo and Erie County, with additional school district taxes; the area is subject to high effective tax rates common in New York State, with limited exemptions available for primary residents.
Residents have direct access to major thoroughfares like the Kensington Expressway (NY-33), providing a relatively short drive to downtown Buffalo's employment core.
The area features proximity to local parks such as Grover Cleveland Park and various community centers, with retail and dining options concentrated along the Bailey Avenue corridor.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for multi-family housing, with steady rent growth and low vacancy rates driven by the area's affordability and proximity to local colleges.
The economy is anchored by the healthcare, education, and public sector industries, with major employers including the University at Buffalo and regional hospital systems.
The area is served by the NFTA Metro bus system, providing connectivity to downtown Buffalo and surrounding suburbs.
Development is primarily focused on residential rehabilitation and small-scale commercial improvements along major transit corridors.
The Erie County assessment regime utilizes a market-value approach, though reassessments are infrequent, leading to reliance on equalization rates.
Parcels are subject to Buffalo City School District taxes and various municipal utility districts.
Property insurance costs are moderate but rising due to regional weather-related claims and the age of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 14215.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Niagara4.418 mi
- Safari Niagara4.412.5 mi
- Niagara SkyWheel4.617 mi
- Fallsview Indoor Waterpark3.916.9 mi
- Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores4.317.2 mi
- Fallsview Casino Resort4.316.9 mi
- KeyBank Center4.55.6 mi
- Safari Niagara4.412.5 mi
- Buffalo RiverWorks4.15.8 mi
- Niagara Falls Convention Centre4.416.8 mi
- Peace Bridge4.35.4 mi
- Safari Niagara4.412.5 mi
- Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino3.95.5 mi
- The Buffalo Zoo4.32.1 mi
- Buffalo AKG Art Museum4.63.4 mi
- Safari Niagara4.412.5 mi
- Buffalo AKG Art Museum4.63.4 mi
- Canalside4.65.6 mi
- Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens4.67.8 mi
- Buffalo Museum of Science4.62.9 mi
- Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens4.67.8 mi
- Northtown Center at Amherst4.44 mi
- Solé Sand Bar at Woodlawn Beach4.210.7 mi
- Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve4.85.7 mi
- Freedom Park4.55 mi
- Erie Basin Marina4.65.7 mi
- Buffalo Yacht Club4.55.5 mi
- Buffalo Launch Club4.77.3 mi
- Anchor Marine4.47.3 mi
- Sun Life Marinas - Buffalo Harbor4.66.7 mi
- Delaware Park4.72.2 mi
- Diamond Hawk Golf Course & Pub "The Hawk"4.25 mi
- Pendleton Creek Golf and Pub4.68.6 mi
- Glen Oak Golf Club4.39 mi
- Fox Valley Country Club410.3 mi
- Walden Galleria4.33 mi
- McKinley Mall3.810.7 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.23.9 mi
- Primark4.53 mi
- Burlington3.83.3 mi
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport4.43.9 mi
- Niagara Falls International Airport4.213.4 mi
- Niagara Helicopters Limited4.518.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic park offering green space and recreational facilities.
The primary commercial artery serving the local community with various retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.