East Amherst, NY Neighborhood

Is East Amherst, NY (Getzville East) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore
94

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe615
Medium776
Low847
Other2196

0 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0
Child involved0
Assault0
Other0

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime dateCrime descriptionAddressCrime category
Jul 16, 2026As 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 14223Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As 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 14223Fire
Jul 16, 2026As 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, NYTraffic
Jul 16, 2026As 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 14223Fire
Jul 16, 2026As 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 14223Fire
Jul 16, 2026As 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 14223Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a welfare check at a hotel near Main Street, where a caller reports her daughter is in a room and people outside are allegedly threatening to kick in the door and beat her up.Main St, Buffalo, NY 14226Assault Report
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency near North Forest Road involving an elderly female who fell and has neck pain.N Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a female who fell and appeared to have neck pain near North Forest Road.N Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducts a possible traffic stop with a vehicle on I-290 eastbound near Main Street in New York.I-290, New YorkTraffic

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Median Home Price
$578,078
Average Rent
$2,924
Vacancy Rate
0%

Getzville East Overview

Getzville East is a suburban neighborhood in East Amherst, NY, with mostly medium to large single-family homes built between 1970 and 1999.

The median home price is $578,078 with an average rent of $2,924. The vacancy rate is exceptionally low at 0.0%, indicating very tight housing supply.

SuburbanSpacious HomesOwner Occupied

Quick Facts

Married Residents69.1%

Housing market and real estate character

Getzville East features mostly owner occupied medium to large single-family homes built from 1970 onward, with no current vacancies.

Owner Occupied RateMajority
Housing TypeMedium to large single-family homes and apartment complexes
Housing AgeBuilt mostly 1970-1999

What buyers will notice right away

No vacancies indicate strong demand and limited housing supply.
Homes are mostly built between 1970 and 1999, reflecting a mature community.

Families & Lifestyle

Getzville East is a top choice for married couples and executives, with a strong presence of professionals and active retirees.

Executive Lifestyle — Ranks better than 94.1% of New York neighborhoods for executive living.
Active Retirees — Also a good choice for active retirees and urban sophisticates.
Married Residents69.1%
Executive & Professional Occupations64.2%

Demographics

Executive & Professional Share64.2
Income RankTop 15% in U.S.
Child Poverty Rate27.6
Top Languages["English (86.5%)","Languages of India","Chinese","Persian (1.8%)"]
Top Ancestries["Italian (23.5%)","Irish (19.8%)","German (18.4%)","English (11.5%)","Polish (8.9%)"]
Foreign Born14.7

Commute

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

Getzville East offers convenient commutes with a majority driving alone and spending less time commuting than average.

Short Commutes — 48.9% of commuters spend 15 to 30 minutes traveling to work.
Car Dependent — Most residents (78.0%) drive alone, typical for suburban areas.
Main Commute Time15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate78

Homes for sale near 14261

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$230,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,412 sqft
14261 Hickory Links Ct APT 1223
Fort Myers, FL, 33912
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$815,000
5 bd | 4 ba | 3,546 sqft
14261 Swiss Bridge Dr
Riverview, FL, 33579
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$550,000
2 bd | 4 ba | 1,922 sqft
14261 Currant Street
Broomfield, CO, 80020
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$329,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,661 sqft
14261 Hickory Links CT #1211
Fort Myers, FL, 33912
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$769,900
3 bd | 3 ba | 2,078 sqft
237 Rachel Vincent Way
Buffalo, NY, 14261
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$179,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 797 sqft
4613 Chestnut Ridge Rd APT K
Buffalo, NY, 14261
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$279,900
4 bd | 2 ba | 1,860 sqft
264 Saint Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY, 14261
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$179,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 797 sqft
4617 Chestnut Ridge Rd APT F
Buffalo, NY, 14261
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$429,777
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,820 sqft
56 Niagara Shore Dr #56
Buffalo, NY, 14261
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$629,900
3 bd | 3 ba | 2,080 sqft
226 Rachel Vincent Way
Buffalo, NY, 14261
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$185,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,016 sqft
4545 Chestnut Ridge #114A
Buffalo, NY, 14261
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$263,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,218 sqft
405 Grover Cleveland Hwy
Buffalo, NY, 14261
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$184,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 797 sqft
4623 Chestnut Ridge Rd APT D
Buffalo, NY, 14261
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$686,500
3 bd | 3 ba | 2,311 sqft
262 Rachel Vincent Way
Buffalo, NY, 14261
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$269,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,332 sqft
27 Hickory Hill Rd APT H
Buffalo, NY, 14261
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Getzville East?

The median home price is $578,078.

What is the vacancy rate?

The vacancy rate is 0.0%, indicating very tight housing supply.

What percentage of residents are married?

69.1% of residents are married, higher than 95.4% of U.S. neighborhoods.

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