Pratt-Willert, Buffalo NY

Is Pratt-Willert a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe1166

Medium1331

Low1528

Other3905

34 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape13

Child involved11

Assault0

Other12

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, 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, dispatchers received a complaint about someone walking up and down Washington Street with a chainsaw. Officers checked the area and determined that National Grid workers near Kinzie, including behind a nearby building, were using a chainsaw to clear a downed branch.	Washington St, Buffalo, NY 14203	Suspicious Activity
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, officers respond to a possible domestic dispute at a residence on Fillmore Avenue after a caller reported that a man said his ex-partner was back by the house.	Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, police units are transporting a female to ECMC near Grider Street.	Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency occurred near the library at Broadway and Washington in Buffalo. Fire Engine 1 found a patient on the grassy knoll and requested the team to respond.	Washington St & Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14203	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical incident occurred near Broadway and Washington in Buffalo. An engine crew found a patient on the grassy knoll next to the library and requested ambulance response.	Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic appears to cover several incidents, including a family disturbance where a woman reportedly became combative and wanted to go to the hospital, and separate medical calls. One patient was found near a library by Broadway and Washington, and at least one female was transported to a hospital.	Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a 48-year-old male with difficulty breathing was reported near Ellicott and Broadway. The caller was unclear about the exact location, and the patient was possibly wearing a blue shirt. Responders are searching the area.	Ellicott St & Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14203	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$262,409

Average Rent

$576

Vacancy Rate

36.6%

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Overview of Pratt-Willert, Buffalo NY

Pratt-Willert is an urban neighborhood in Buffalo, NY, with a median home price of $262,409, less expensive than most New York neighborhoods. The average rent is $576, the lowest among New York neighborhoods.

The neighborhood has a very high vacancy rate of 36.6%, higher than 97.1% of U.S. neighborhoods, and a dominant renter population. Income levels are low, with a high rate of childhood poverty and a low college education rate.

UrbanHigh VacancyLow IncomeHigh Rental Occupancy

Quick Facts

Rental Occupancy	83.8%

Housing market and real estate character

The neighborhood is dominated by renter-occupied housing with a significant vacancy problem.

Rental Occupancy Rate	83.8%
Housing Age	Mostly built 1970-1999, some newer
Housing Type Mix	Small to medium apartments and single-family homes

What buyers will notice right away

Most properties are renter-occupied, with few owner-occupied homes.

Vacancy rate is very high, indicating possible abandonment or seasonal vacancies.

Families and Lifestyle

Pratt-Willert faces significant social challenges including high child poverty and many single mother households.

The neighborhood has a low college education rate at 6.7%.

Sales and service jobs dominate employment, with a notable government worker presence.

Low Income Community — Income levels are among the lowest in the nation, with widespread poverty.

Child Poverty Rate	84.6%
Single Mother Households	Higher than 97.7% of US neighborhoods

Demographics and Education

College Educated Adults	6.7%
Income Rank	Lower than 99.9% of US neighborhoods
Top Languages	["English","Spanish"]
Top Ancestries	["Puerto Rican (25.9%)","Sub-Saharan African (9.6%)","African (5.7%)","German (1.2%)","English (1.2%)"]

Commute Patterns

Many residents work from home or take the bus, with a shorter commute time common.

Pratt-Willert's high vacancy and poverty rates contrast with a strong rental market and unique commuting patterns.

High Vacancy — Vacancy rate is among the highest nationally, indicating housing challenges.

Unique Commute — High rates of bus use and working from home set this neighborhood apart.

Work From Home Rate	33.3%
Bus Commute Rate	15.9%
Drive Alone Rate	40.7%
Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes

Homes for sale near 14204

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