Beautiful Buffalo Niagara

Aerial view of the downtown Buffalo waterfront.

The Buffalo Niagara region is a major metropolitan area with a diverse blend of communities. We're known for our welcoming nature, our spirited loyalty and our penchant for fully embracing each of our four brilliant seasons. Get past the snowy stereotype and you'll be captivated. You might never leave.

A great place to live ...

Looking for safe, convenient, affordable neighborhoods? Our region is among the five most affordable housing markets in the U.S. and the median price for a single family home is one-third lower than the national median.

"It's been home to change-makers, dreamers, soldiers, teachers, musicians and everyday heroes ... It's a place with soul, and you're invited to make it part of yours."

A Top-Ranked City

Forbes has ranked Buffalo as the most affordable city in America, while Sperling's Best Places counts Buffalo among the top five cities to relocate to in America.

... and family friendly too!

In Western New York, your family can explore nature, absorb culture and have fun at every turn. Some of our family-friendly destinations and attractions include:

Experience all four seasons ...

If you’ve seen Buffalo on the Weather Channel, you might think we’re beset by blizzards much of the year. The truth is, Buffalo is not the snowiest city in the country. It’s not even the snowiest city in the state. Rather, Buffalo-Niagara is a four-season region.

Spring

Purple and yellow flowers bloom in focus with a building and blue sky behind it.

More days with temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit than with snow on the ground.

Summer

Two people dancing outside under a bright sun.

The sunniest and driest summers of any major city in the Northeast.

Autumn

A building sits in the background of a fall foliage scenery with green grass and red and orange trees.

Crisp, comfortable autumns that produce some of the Northeast’s most vibrant foliage.

Winter

Snow falls in the air and sits on the pine needles and pine cones of a tree.

An average winter temperature of 26 degrees Fahrenheit, just a few degrees shy of the national average.

... with our endless outdoor recreation options.

Spring, summer and fall offer mild weather, perfect for outdoor activities like:

  • Boating and fishing. Located on Lake Erie at the beginning of the Niagara River, Buffalo is a mecca for anglers and boaters.
  • Canoeing, kayaking and sailing.
  • Golfing. Tee up at top-rated courses in the U.S. and just across the border.
  • Walking, running, hiking and biking. Get fit and enjoy the scenery in historic city parks, on multipurpose suburban paths and at the dazzling Niagara Gorge. Many state and provincial parks are within a short drive.
  • Camping. Pitch your tent at any number of private, public or state-run campsites.

In the winter months, get out and enjoy:

  • Downhill skiing and snowboarding. Discover some of the Northeast’s best slopes, including Kissing Bridge and Holiday ValleyUB’s Schussmeisters club offers discounted skiing at area resorts.
  • Cross-country skiing. A vast park system offers miles of trails for skiing and snowshoeing.
  • Tubing. Experience fast-paced fun at several dedicated tubing runs.
  • Sledding and tobogganing. Great sledding is everywhere, including Chestnut Ridge, one of the only U.S. parks with toboggan chutes.
  • Snowmobiling. You'll find a number of well-maintained trails around the region.