Less than 20 miles north of Buffalo, the village of Kenmore focuses on the people who live there. “Your community is your residents,” says Patrick Mang, Kenmore’s mayor of 17 years and a lifelong resident of the village. Since its incorporation in 1899, Kenmore has had its own fire, police and garbage services and nowadays plows the roads throughout the winter. “My family has been here since the beginning,” says Mang. “And the transformation from then to now has been incredible.” Twenty-two years ago, Kenmore didn’t have as many local businesses and no farmers market, something Mang sought to change. “It was always the dream to have young families walk up with a little pull-wagon and then leave the market with a wagon filled with produce,” says Mang. “It took 18 years to get there, but that’s the reality now.”
You can find lovely gardens throughout Kenmore.
Kenmore is a growing community with new and beautiful homes.
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Ruler-straight roads with close homes
“It’s a very dense population,” says Mang. “But it doesn’t feel close to each other.” Driveways lead to the back of the property and generally have a two-car garage, although some homes may stick with just a driveway. While back alleys are uncommon, a few roads may have them. “Home prices are way up, but a lot of younger families are moving in,” Mang says. Bungalows, Foursquares, Dutch Colonials and Cape Cods can begin around $130,000 and reach $372,000. Colonial Revival homes tend to be a bit pricier, beginning around $230,000 and reaching $450,000. Smaller trees dot easements, and neutral colors of homes make the streets feel as though they could stretch on forever. Meticulously crafted front-yards are common, especially with the small land that each property contains. The interior of homes may have original hardwood floors and doors, with remodeled kitchens and bathrooms.
The village green in front of the Kenmore municipal building hosts farmers markets.
The crime score in Kenmore is 3 out of 10, so lower than the national average.
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Solid grades in the Kenmore area
Children in Kenmore can begin school at Lindbergh Elementary School for kindergarten through fourth grade before moving to Herbert C. Hoover Middle School for fifth through seventh grade. Lindbergh receives a B and Hoover Middle receives a B-minus from Niche. Kenmore West High School, for eighth through twelfth grade, has over 60 clubs for students to participate in. Kenmore West has International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Honors and dual-credit courses. Kenmore West receives a B from Niche. The village of Kenmore is also home to the Kenmore Junior Senior High School, a Big Picture school where student interests are the focus. This school has not received a Niche rating yet. Students have required internships where they spend eight weeks learning on-site skills. Internships have ranged from bakeries to veterinary clinics to science museums.
Hoover Middle School in Buffalo has over 800 students.
Kenmore West Senior High School in Buffalo was established in 1939.
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Park with a pool, playground and pickleball
Mang Park, named after Patrick Mang’s family as a founding family for the village, is one of the focal points in the village. With the more classic items such as a playground, tennis and pickleball courts and pool, the Kenmore Community Center sits on the intersection of Mang Avenue and Wilber Avenue and will occasionally host movie nights. The park’s walking paths cross over Wilbur Avenue, and with grills and picnic shelters scattered throughout, summer picnics and impromptu races light up the area as families and children use the open space. The village green sits on the front lawn of the municipal building and is another focal point, with the Farmer’s Market and various other events taking place there.
Kenmore Community Pool is loved by the community.
You can usually join Pickleball players in Mang Park in Kenmore on a sunny day.
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Delaware Avenue for local businesses
While there are several fast-food and chain businesses, most shopping will be done with local shops. “The community now supports the local businesses,” says Mang. “You can walk along Delaware Avenue to reach pretty much anything.” A stroll down the avenue shows local businesses ranging from beauty salons to bakeries to boutiques. The Price Rite Marketplace of Kenmore Avenue sells groceries and household items.
Jay's Pizzeria offers residents with tasty Italian pizza in Kenmore.
You can find amazing chocolates in Kenmore as well.
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Bus lines and interstates nearby
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority has several bus lines through the village, with some coming through every 20 minutes. The fare for a singular ride is $2 while a week fare is $25 and a calendar month fare is $75. There are also two interstates to the north and west of the village.
One of the bus lines in Kenmore runs along Colvin Boulevard.
Homes in Kenmore typically sell within 18 days after being offered on the market.
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Business association with long running village activities
“We have a very active Kenmore Business Association,” says Mang. “We work hand in hand with them with promoting events.” Kenmore Days, an annual event since the 1970s, takes place in Mang Park and has fireworks, carnival rides and even the grand opening for the Farmers Market on Sunday. With holiday events such as Santa in the Village, a Halloween parade and even a Kenmore Car Cruise, the village of Kenmore supports both local businesses and the residents within the village.
Welcome to the village of Kenmore.
The main retail hub in Kenmore is located around the Municipal Building.
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