Fillmore-Leroy, Buffalo NY
Is Fillmore-Leroy a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe1522
Medium1733
Low1932
Other5101
48 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape20
Child involved15
Assault0
Other16
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, dispatch reports an alarm activation at a church on Bailey Avenue, with possible motion detected in the basement. | Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services requested near Meadow Lane for a 74-year-old female who is unable to walk. | Meadow Ln, Buffalo, NY 14223 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested for a female who left the hospital. She was described as a 911 patient and hospital staff wanted to confirm she is okay. She was last seen wearing a black shirt and shorts. | Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a reported customer dispute at a motel near Genesee Street involving a male who is allegedly refusing to pay for his room. | Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a fire alarm system activated at a fitness center in a Sheridan Drive plaza, and a manager reported no visible smoke or fire while evacuating people as a precaution. | Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda Town, NY 14223 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic stop at or near the intersection of Lake and Minnesota Avenue in Buffalo, New York. | Minnesota Ave, Buffalo, NY | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm activation at a fitness center on Sheridan Drive in the Sheridan Plaza. A manager reported no visible smoke or fire and was evacuating the building, and the operation was later canceled. | Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda Town, NY 14223 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported customer dispute at a hotel near Genesee Street involving a male who is reportedly refusing to pay for his room. | Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a Planet Fitness on Sheridan Drive for a reported alarm activation, after the manager requested fire department response. | Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda Town, NY 14223 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units are responding to a possible medical emergency for a woman in her forties with chest pain and trouble breathing near Willow Breeze Road by Delaware and Vader in Buffalo, New York. | Willow Breeze Rd, Buffalo, NY 14223 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$173,685
Average Rent
$1,568
Vacancy Rate
8.6%
Overview
Fillmore-Leroy is an urban neighborhood in Buffalo, NY, with a mix of small apartment buildings and single-family homes.
Vacancy rate is 8.6%, near the national median, with many historic residences built before 1940.
UrbanHistoric HomesMixed Ownership
Quick Facts
| Historic Homes | Many built 1939 or earlier |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Fillmore-Leroy's housing stock is dominated by small 2, 3, and 4 unit apartment buildings and historic homes with mixed owner and renter occupancy.
| Small Apartment Buildings (2-4 units) | 43.2% of real estate |
|---|---|
| Housing Type Mix | Mixed owner and renter occupancy |
What buyers will notice right away
The neighborhood offers a mix of historic homes and small apartment buildings.
Higher bus ridership and carpooling rates than most U.S. neighborhoods.
Families & Lifestyle
Fillmore-Leroy has a diverse population with a significant portion of children living below the poverty line.
Cultural Diversity — Significant Asian and Sub-Saharan African ancestry populations contribute to the neighborhood's culture.
| Children Below Poverty Line | 33.0% |
|---|---|
| Owner vs Renter Mix | Mixed occupancy |
Demographics
| Income Level | Low income |
|---|---|
| Occupations | 29.0% clerical/tech support, 26.9% sales/service, 24.4% manufacturing/labor, 19.7% executive/professional |
| Child Poverty Rate | 33.0% |
| Top Languages | ["English (64.2%)","Spanish","Tagalog","Polish"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Asian (25.7%)","Sub-Saharan African (13.4%)","Puerto Rican (8.2%)","South American (6.1%)","African (4.5%)"] |
Commute
Residents have varied commute modes including driving, carpooling, and bus, with many short commutes.
Fillmore-Leroy offers strong carpool and bus transit options alongside driving.
Carpool Popular — Carpooling rate is higher than 98% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Bus Transit — Bus ridership is higher than 95% of U.S. neighborhoods.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes (44.6%) |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 47.4% |
| Carpool Rate | 27.4% |
| Bus Commute Rate | 9.9% |
Homes for sale near 14215
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of housing are common?
Small 2, 3, and 4 unit apartment buildings and historic single-family homes.
How do residents commute?
Many drive alone, carpool, or take the bus, with most commutes under 30 minutes.