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Grider

Grider

Neighborhood in Buffalo, New York

Erie County 14211, 14214, 14215

$125,483 Average Value
$100 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

A neighborhood built around healthcare

The city of Buffalo is known for its rich history in the railroad and steel industries, but the Grider neighborhood is defined by a different industry. At the heart of Grider is Erie County Medical Center, or ECMC, which has been in the neighborhood since it first opened as Buffalo City Hospital in the early 20th century. Today, the medical campus remains one of the largest facilities in Western New York and employs over 3,000 people. “The biggest difference between Grider and other neighborhoods is the hospital is right there and brings a lot of high-paying, good-quality jobs, since they employ locally,” says Ayat Nieves, a licensed real estate salesperson with Keller Williams Realty. Residents of Grider not only benefit from local jobs and top-tier medical care in their own backyard but also enjoy accessibly priced homes, community parks and ample public transportation.

Near downtown Buffalo, Grider is celebrated for its cultural richness and community engagement.
Near downtown Buffalo, Grider is celebrated for its cultural richness and community engagement.
The neighborhood of Grider offers a rich history and artful decorations throughout town.
The neighborhood of Grider offers a rich history and artful decorations throughout town.
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Early 20th-Century homes with a distinct style

Grider is made up of a mix of doubles and singles built between 1900 and 1920. These homes are what locals call “Old Style,” and take inspiration from Cape Cod architecture with features like pitched roofs, dormer windows and covered porches. Houses are built close together but still have enough space between them for most residents to have their own front and back yards, as well as a narrow driveway and detached garage. Most properties in the neighborhood sell for between $100,000 and $200,000, but several homes sell for under $100,000.

Diverse housing styles in Grider cater to different tastes.
Diverse housing styles in Grider cater to different tastes.
Grider offers a blend of historic residences with charming details and more contemporary homes.
Grider offers a blend of historic residences with charming details and more contemporary homes.
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Highways and buses provide commuting options

Grider is only 3 miles from downtown Buffalo and New York State Route 33 and U.S. Route 62 both run through the area, making travel easy for commuters. For residents who don't drive, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, often shortened to NFTA-Metro, offers several bus routes throughout Buffalo and the surrounding areas. In the Grider area, there are multiple bus stops along Grider Street, East Delavan Avenue, Fillmore Avenue and Erie County Medical Center.

Route 30 in Grider is the bustling artery that connects the neighborhood.
Route 30 in Grider is the bustling artery that connects the neighborhood.
ECMC Health Campus near Grider offers comprehensive healthcare services.
ECMC Health Campus near Grider offers comprehensive healthcare services.
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Buffalo's lottery system for public high school

Kids in the Grider neighborhood may start at P.S. 89 Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence, which covers kindergarten through eighth grade and receives a C-minus on Niche. After their child finishes eighth grade, Buffalo parents can enter a lottery system to determine what public high school their children will attend. A high school option in the Grider neighborhood is P.S. 197 Math Science Technology Preparatory School, which receives a C-minus on Niche. ECMC is also home to P.S. 84 Health Care Center for Children, which is a designated public school for Buffalo children with severe disabilities and illnesses.

Dr Lydia T Wright School of Excellence serves families living in the Grider community.
Dr Lydia T Wright School of Excellence serves families living in the Grider community.
The Math Science Technology Preparatory is a top choice school for students located in Grider.
The Math Science Technology Preparatory is a top choice school for students located in Grider.
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Halal and Indian food at Love Birds Restaurant

Residents of Grider rely on locally owned markets and discount stores to stock their kitchens. Save a Lot, Super Price Choppers and Buffalo Food Center are all located on Genesse Street and are within 2 miles of the heart of Grider. For any other shopping needs, there are multiple small businesses along major streets like Broadway, Genesee Street and Bailey Avenue, including delis, convenience stores, auto shops and electronics stores. For food offerings, Love Birds Restaurant on Grider Street serves up a wide menu of halal and Indian food, from biryani and curry to specialty naan and street food-style gyro specials. On Northland Avenue, diners will find Manna at Northland, which specializes in both sit-down and grab-and-go options like sandwiches, jambalaya and chicken and waffles. Big Dan’s Smokin’ BBQ on Sheridan Avenue serves daily fresh pulled pork and chicken and brisket on sandwiches or by the pound.

The chicken curry at Love Birds Restaurant in Grider is a must try!
The chicken curry at Love Birds Restaurant in Grider is a must try!
Big Dan's Smokin' BBQ in Grider is well known for authentic bbq food items.
Big Dan's Smokin' BBQ in Grider is well known for authentic bbq food items.
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Delavan Grider Community Center is the area's heart

The Grider area has several small parks, such as Glenny Park off Fillmore Avenue, which has several softball diamonds, and Glenwood/New Box Park on Box Avenue, which offers a playground and basketball court. At the center of the neighborhood, Delavan Grider Community Center on Delavan Avenue offers recreation and quiet meeting spaces, as well as an after-school program, senior programs, free counseling and community events. “The community center has so many community events and workshops there like summer youth programs, a food pantry, and different activities. I’ve actually hosted activities there for first-time home buyers on how to buy a home, how to go about home repair, things like that,” Ayat Nieves says.

Glenny Park in Grider is a beloved spot for residents and visitors to unwind.
Glenny Park in Grider is a beloved spot for residents and visitors to unwind.
Delaware Park near Grider features a wide range of activities.
Delaware Park near Grider features a wide range of activities.
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The local farmer's market in Grider brings residents of the community together.
The local farmer's market in Grider brings residents of the community together.

Gathering at the Devalan-Grider Farmers Market

The Glenwood/New Box Park holds events like a Children’s Garden Festival in the spring, and there is always something going on at the Delavan Grider Community Center. The center holds bigger events, too, like the Fall Funk Fest, which features live music, dancing and food. The cost of tickets raises funds for the center to keep playing such an active role in the community. Every Friday from late June through the fall, residents gather at the Devalan-Grider Farmers Market for fresh produce and locally-made goods.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Buffalo Niagara International

13 min drive

Bus

530 East Delavan Ave

Bus

Grider St & East Ferry St

Bus

East Delavan Ave & Fillmore Ave

Bus

Fillmore Ave & East Delavan Ave

Bus

Grider St & Mapleridge Ave

Bus

663 East Ferry St

Bus

East Delavan Ave & Deerfield Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Grider US
Homicide 9 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$130,250
Median Single Family Price
$122,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$100
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Months of Supply
1.20
Median List Price
$125,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,628
Median Year Built
1920
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,271
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,023
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
5,118
Median Age
35
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$32,574
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,376

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83.8%
College Graduates
7.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.5%
% Population in Labor Force
51.3%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
188''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

41 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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