
Is Pratt Willert North a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
34 Registered Offenders Nearby
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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Overview of Pratt Willert North
Pratt Willert North is a suburban neighborhood in Buffalo, NY, with mostly renter-occupied apartments and single-family homes.
The median home price is $289,686, and average rents are very affordable at $765, though vacancy rates are high at 21.1%.
Quick Facts
| Child Poverty Rate | 55.5% |
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Housing market and real estate character
Housing here includes small to medium apartments and single-family homes, mostly renter-occupied with many built 1970-1999.
| Renter Occupied Rate | |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Many built 1970-1999, some before 1940 |
What buyers will notice right away
Families and Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a high concentration of divorcees and a significant child poverty rate.
| Child Poverty Rate | 55.5% |
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Demographics and Culture
| Per Capita Income | |
|---|---|
| English Speakers | 96.1% |
| Spanish Speakers | |
| Top Ancestries | Jamaican (10.4%), Puerto Rican (5.9%), Irish (3.8%), German (3.1%), Italian (2.2%) |
Commute Patterns
Most residents have moderate commutes, with many driving alone, walking, or carpooling.
Walkability and moderate commute times offer lifestyle benefits.
| Commute 15-30 Minutes | 57.7% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 45.4 |
| Walk to Work | 13.1 |
| Carpool Rate | 10.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Pratt Willert North?
The average rent is $765, lower than 99.9% of New York neighborhoods.
What is the child poverty rate here?
55.5% of children live below the federal poverty line, higher than 95.9% of US neighborhoods.
What ancestries are common in Pratt Willert North?
Jamaican, Puerto Rican, Irish, German, and Italian ancestries are prevalent.