The Buffalo-Niagara Region

Buffalo Niagara: Our Hometown

The Buffalo-Niagara region is a major metropolitan area with a diverse blend of communities, each with its own distinct character. We are known for our welcoming nature and our spirited loyalty. Get past the snowy stereotype and you’ll be captivated. You may never leave.

Affordable Living
5/7/15
It’s easy to stretch your dollar in Buffalo, where the cost of living is well below the national average.
Weather: A Four-Season Region
1/4/17
Buffalo is known for its snow, but dig a little deeper and you’ll discover that our region enjoys four distinct seasons, each remarkable in its own right.
Smart Economic Growth
1/8/16
Buffalo’s history of innovation and entrepreneurship is still alive. UB is playing a key role in creating a new knowledge-based economy for our region.
Family-Friendly
5/7/15
Our strong sense of community, easy lifestyle and affordability are why Forbes magazine ranks Buffalo one of the top 10 U.S. cities to raise a family. The magazine also ranks Buffalo as the "No. 1 Best City for Working Mothers."
America's Best Designed City
6/7/18
Billed as the “20-Minute City” and "America's Best Designed City," Buffalo's world-class design makes getting around a snap.
Things to Do in Buffalo
6/19/14
In a city as diverse as Buffalo, you can always find something fun to do, whether it's taking a leisurely walk in one of our glorious Olmsted-designed parks or taking in a thought-provoking work of art at dozens of art galleries.
Niagara Falls
An International Border City
6/19/14
Buffalo borders Canada and is one of the United States’ top gateways for international trade.