Bay View, Buffalo, NY
Is Bay View a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe133
Medium143
Low124
Other853
2 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape0
Child involved1
Assault0
Other1
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to an apparent landlord-tenant dispute near Lenora Road, where a landlord reports tenants were supposed to move out and have not. | Lenora Dr, Hamburg, NY 14075 | Other Incidents |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to Mission Hills Estates near Camp Road in Hamburg for an elderly male with chest pain and cardiac history. | Camp Rd Unit 186, Hamburg, NY 14075 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible vehicle crash with unknown injuries on Heinrich Road between North Boston Road and Eckhardt Road. | Heinrich Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check a reported raccoon staggering in a yard at a mobile home park on Eagle Crest Drive in Hamburg. | S Eaglecrest Dr, Hamburg, NY 14075 | Other Non-Crime Event |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders dispatched to Bradford Place Apartments near South Park Avenue for a woman with fainting and rapid heartbeat. The patient's age appears to be 47 years old. | South Park Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews and firefighters were sent to a motel on Camp Road in Hamburg for a man in his thirties who was reportedly unconscious from a suspected overdose. | Camp Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a motel on Camp Road in Hamburg for a man in his thirties who was reportedly unconscious from a suspected overdose. Patrol officers appear to have given one dose of Narcan before or during EMS arrival. | Camp Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075 | Substance Use |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to St. Francis Park near South Park Avenue for an elderly female with a serious nosebleed. | South Park Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to Eden Heights, (number withheld) Heart Road, Room (number withheld), for an 87-year-old female with a skin tear on her leg and a cold response. | Hardt Rd, Eden, NY 14057 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving an elderly male with a swollen lip was reported near Chestnut Ridge Road, room (number withheld). EMS assistance was requested at the location. | Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$228,681
Average Rent
$1,593
Vacancy Rate
2.9%
Overview
Bay View is a rural neighborhood in Buffalo, NY, with mostly medium to small single-family homes and apartment complexes. Most homes are owner occupied and built between 1940 and 1999.
The neighborhood has a low vacancy rate of 2.9%, lower than nearly 80% of US neighborhoods, indicating steady housing demand.
RuralAffordableLow Vacancy
Quick Facts
| Polish Language Speakers | 18.4% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Bay View's housing stock consists mainly of medium to small single-family homes and apartments, mostly owner occupied and built between 1940 and 1999. The vacancy rate is low, reflecting strong demand.
| Owner Occupied Rate | |
|---|---|
| Housing Type Mix | Medium to small single-family homes and apartments |
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1940-1999 |
What buyers will notice right away
Median home price is $228,681, less expensive than 84% of New York neighborhoods.
Low vacancy rate of 2.9% suggests steady housing demand.
Families & Lifestyle
Bay View has a moderate income population with a high child poverty rate. The neighborhood has a diverse occupational mix including executives, manufacturing workers, and service employees.
Diverse Workforce — Occupations range from executive and professional to manufacturing and service jobs.
| Child Poverty Rate | 48.9% |
|---|---|
| Executive & Professional Employment | 30.9% |
Demographics
| Median Income Rank | Higher than 40.6% of US neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Top Ancestries | ["German","Polish","Irish","English","Italian"] |
| Polish Language Speakers | 18.4% |
Commute
Most residents drive alone to work, with many commuting 15 to 30 minutes, shorter than average for most Americans.
Bay View residents primarily drive alone or carpool, with relatively short commute times.
Car Dependent — 81.2% drive alone, 10.1% carpool.
Short Commutes — 46.4% commute 15 to 30 minutes.
| Drive Alone Rate | 81.2 |
|---|---|
| Carpool Rate | 10.1 |
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
Homes for sale near 14075
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Bay View?
The median home price is $228,681, less expensive than 84.0% of New York neighborhoods.
What languages are commonly spoken in Bay View?
English is most common; 18.4% of residents primarily speak Polish at home.