Why Live in Central Park
Central Park is a neighborhood in north Buffalo with Hertel Avenue and Main Street running through it, providing numerous retail and dining options. The area is highly walkable, with easy access to major highways and thoroughfares. Hertel Avenue is the hub for shopping and dining, featuring spots like Daily Planet Coffee, Lake Effect Ice Cream, Dash’s Market, The Moor Room and The Wellington Pub. Located less than 15 minutes east of the Niagara River and the U.S.-Canadian border, the area features classic home designs, including Colonials, Victorians, Tudors, American Foursquares and Cape Cods, many of which were built before 1950. Homes often have bay windows, balconies, tall chimneys and sizable front yards. Shoshone Park, the neighborhood's main green space, offers amenities like a baseball field, playground, basketball court and roller hockey rink. Delaware Park, less than a mile away, spans over 300 acres and includes Hoyt Lake, the Buffalo Zoo, the Buffalo History Museum and various athletic fields. Students may attend Middle Early College High School, and The University at Buffalo South Campus is on the other side of Main Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Park a good place to live?
Central Park is a good place to live. Central Park is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Central Park has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.7 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $108,986 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 61.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Central Park are home owners, with 44.5% of residents renting and 55.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Central Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Central Park neighborhood guide.
Is Central Park, NY a safe neighborhood?
Central Park, NY is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Central Park?
The median home price in Central Park is $314,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $63,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,540 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $66K a year to afford the median home price in Central Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Central Park is $109K.
What are the best public schools in Central Park?
The best public schools that serve Central Park are:
What are the best private schools in Central Park?
The best private schools that serve Central Park are:
- St. Benedict School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- St Mark Elementary School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
- Nichols School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
What are the most popular zip codes in Central Park, Buffalo, NY?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Central Park, Buffalo, NY?
Are home prices dropping in Central Park?
Yes, home prices in Central Park are down 7% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Central Park, NY
On average, homes in Central Park, Buffalo sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Park, Buffalo over the last 12 months is $326,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$326,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$378,750
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$711,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$203,700
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$165,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$215
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median List Price
$314,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
