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Is West Seneca South a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe869

Medium1020

Low1185

Other3158

28 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape10

Child involved12

Assault0

Other10

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, 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, 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, officers respond to a reported burglary at Garden Hill Apartments near Garden Village Drive, where someone apparently broke in and stole items at an unknown time.	Garden Village Dr building a, apt 4, Cheektowaga, NY 14227	Break-In
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported burglary at an apartment in the Garden Village Apartments complex in Cheektowaga, where a caller said someone broke in and stole several items at an unknown time.	Garden Village Dr building a apt 1, Cheektowaga, NY 14227	Break-In
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
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check is requested for a two-week-old boy near Fulton Street after his mother was involved in an accident. Authorities are asked to verify the child's well-being.	Fulton St, Buffalo, NY 14204	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested for a two-week-old baby boy reportedly at (number withheld) Fulton Street following an accident involving a woman with a previously unknown third child. Officers want to ensure the infant is safe.	Fulton St, Buffalo, NY 14204	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible stolen white Lincoln occupied by two people near Sherman Street and Broadway in Buffalo. The vehicle was seen traveling westbound on Broadway and later on nearby routes, and officers stated they were not pursuing it.	Sherman St & Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212	Stolen Vehicle

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Median Home Price

$282,996

Average Rent

$1,296

Vacancy Rate

1.5%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

West Seneca South is a suburban neighborhood in Buffalo, NY, with mostly owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes built between 1940 and 1969 and some newer construction.

The vacancy rate is very low at 1.5%, indicating a tight housing market with strong demand.

The neighborhood has notable Polish and Lebanese ancestry populations and a small but significant Russian-speaking community.

SuburbanOwner OccupiedDiverse Ancestry

Quick Facts

Suburban Neighborhood	Yes

Housing market and real estate character

West Seneca South's housing is primarily owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes with a very low vacancy rate.

Housing Age	Mostly built between 1940 and 1969, some newer homes
Owner Occupied	Majority owner occupied

What buyers will notice right away

Low vacancy rate suggests strong demand and limited supply.

Most homes built mid-20th century with some recent construction.

Families & Lifestyle

West Seneca South is an upper-middle income neighborhood with a moderate childhood poverty rate.

Occupational Mix — Residents work mainly in executive, sales, clerical, and manufacturing jobs.

Childhood Poverty Rate	10.7%

Demographics

Income Level	Upper-middle income
Top Languages	English (96.7%), Russian (1.3%)
Top Ancestries	Polish (24.1%), German (23.3%), Irish (20.9%), Italian (12.8%), English (5.7%)

Commute

Most residents have a moderate commute and primarily drive alone to work.

Residents mostly drive alone or carpool, reflecting typical suburban commuting patterns.

Moderate Commute — Half of residents commute between 15 and 30 minutes.

Car Ownership — Car ownership is common and useful for commuting.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	85.1%
Carpool Rate	7.8%

Homes for sale near 14220

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