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Buffalo, NY vs Amherst, NY

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Amherst is 0.1% longer than it is for residents of Buffalo.
- 61.3% more residents of Amherst work from home compared to residents of Buffalo.

Transportation
 Buffalo, NYAmherst, NYUnited States
 Commute Time202027
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 Commute Mode
 Buffalo, NYAmherst, NYUnited States
 Auto (alone)68.1%80.7%73.2%
 Carpool9.4%5.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit9.1%1.8%4.2%
 Bicycle0.7%0.3%0.5%
 Walk5.5%2.4%2.5%
 Work at Home5.5%8.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Buffalo, NYAmherst, NYUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.2%3.2%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.12.1%10.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.17.6%15.5%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.22.3%21.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.3%20.3%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.6.3%10.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.2%11.4%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.0%2.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.8%1.8%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.2.6%2.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.4%1.3%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.3%0.9%2.9%

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Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 2 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 2 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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Reviews for Amherst    8 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Safe and friendly town. You are 20 minutes away from anywhere in  More

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Over 14 years ago

Amherst is a safe suburban area where you can live without having to worry about the crime that may occur in Buffalo and in parts of any city in the United  More

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Over 16 years ago

Really glad I found this site as, I haven't found it easy to find honest data on crime rate in our cities. Thanx for the service, Ada  More

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ZIPS IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK
14215, 14213, 14220, 14207, 14216, 14211, 14206, 14214, 14210, 14222, 17 total
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