Why Live in Willert Park
Willert Park, a neighborhood on Buffalo’s East Side, is rich in culture and history, featuring the historic Willert Park Courts, the first public housing for African Americans in Buffalo. The area is seeing increased demand as people move from New York City for lower housing costs. Homes here are typically two-story minimal traditionals, some brightly painted, with sidewalks and roads showing wear from winter. The Community Preservation Partners are investing $51 million into renewing the Ellicott Park townhomes. Local attractions include the Nash House Museum, which highlights African American contributions, and the Buffalo Transportation Museum, located a mile away. Broadway Street offers retail options like Broadway Mini Mart and Broadway Wines and Spirits, while Tops Friendly Market is nearby for groceries. Dining favorites include Chef's Restaurant for Italian cuisine and Buffalo Brewing Company & Buffalo Deep Dish for pizza and craft brews.
Students in Willert Park attend schools in the Buffalo City School District, with P.S. 212 - Leonardo da Vinci High School being highly rated. The Pratt Willert Community Center and JFK Community Center provide spaces for community meetings and recreational activities, including youth programs and athletic events. The neighborhood benefits from infrastructure improvements like rain gardens, which enhance green spaces. The JFK Recreation Center features a football field, playground, and track. Public transportation is accessible via the Niagra Frontier Transportation Authority, with several stops along Broadway, and Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 9 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Willert Park a good place to live?
Willert Park is a good place to live. Willert Park is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Willert Park is a suburban neighborhood. Willert Park has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 11.5 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $39,864 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 12.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Willert Park are renters, with 74.3% of residents renting and 25.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Willert Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Willert Park neighborhood guide.
Is Willert Park, NY a safe neighborhood?
Willert Park, NY is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Willert Park?
The median home price in Willert Park is $270,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $54,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,400 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $60K a year to afford the median home price in Willert Park. The average household income in Willert Park is $40K.
What are the best public schools in Willert Park?
The best public schools that serve Willert Park are:
What are the best private schools in Willert Park?
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Home Trends in Willert Park, NY
On average, homes in Willert Park, Buffalo sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Willert Park, Buffalo over the last 12 months is $262,450, up 192% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$262,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$112,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$59
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$270,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
192%
