Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in the Buffalo metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses 15 weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on cost of living, higher education rate, housing, public schools, diversity, and crime. You can read more about Niche's methodology here.
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#5. Harris Hill
- Niche grade: A
- Public school grade: A+
- Population: 5,853
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#4. Kenmore
- Niche grade: A
- Public school grade: B
- Population: 15,097
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#3. East Aurora
- Niche grade: A
- Public school grade: A
- Population: 5,997
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#2. Eggertsville
- Niche grade: A+
- Public school grade: A
- Population: 15,416
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#1. Williamsville
- Niche grade: A+
- Public school grade: A+
- Population: 5,430







