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Williamsville, New York

Introduction to Williamsville, New York

Williamsville, New York, in Erie County, is 2 miles SE of Amherst, New York and 8 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The village is located in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. Williamsville has a population of 5,573.

Williamsville History

Williamsville was named in honor of one of the region’s early settlers, Jonas Williams. Williams, a miller, built the first mill in the village in 1811. Williamsville was officially incorporated as a village in 1850. During the War of 1812, an American regiment was stationed in Williamsville.

Williamsville and nearby Attractions

  • Albright-Knox Art Gallery
  • Darwin Martin House State Historic Site
  • Millard Fillmore House
  • Aquarium of Niagara
  • Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Things To Do In Williamsville

The Albright-Knox Art Gallery, the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, the Buffalo Museum of Science, the Darwin Martin House State Historic Site, the Millard Fillmore House and the Old Fort Niagara State Historic Site are some of the nearby museums and historical sites. Artpark, Beaver Island State Park and Devils Hole State Park are the local parks. The Aquarium of Niagara is nearby as well.

Williamsville Transportation

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located nearby.

Williamsville Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Buffalo State College, Canisius College and Christ the King Seminary.

High Points

Williamsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWilliamsville Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Williamsville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Williamsville Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Williamsville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Williamsville Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Williamsville, NY

Comparing Williamsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use86

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Housing Recently Built25

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