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Grand Island

  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Buffalo, NY
  • 23 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Grand Island is a suburb of Buffalo with a population of 20,855. Grand Island is in Erie County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Grand Island offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Grand Island there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Grand Island and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Grand Island are highly rated.
    About Grand Island...
    Population
    20,855

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $193,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $942
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Grand Island

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $81,818
    National
    $55,322
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    Grand Island Reviews

    23 reviews
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    Grand Island is a small town with not many things to do aside from going to a restaurant/bar or bowling. Even though it is small there is something very unique about the town and the people that live here. You will get to know many personable people that really care about you and you see familiar faces almost everywhere you go. Grand Island is really an island and you must drive across one of the two bridges to leave however it is not secluded or hidden and can be busy at times without the downside of having any traffic. The public schools are great and kids especially in the middle and high schools really get to know people that they never would have known otherwise (beacuse there’s only one middle and high school on the island). Overall a very nice place to live with some beautiful homes.
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    I like the parks like beaver island. I enjoy going for walks. The trails are pretty good and the stores are only about 45 minutes walking distance from where I live. Which isn’t long if I want to walk or even bike ride some where. Beaver island is a great family place where families can get together and barbecue and enjoy the beach. There’s also boating there that anyone could take opportunities to go fishing. Laying out on the beach in beaver island is nice when I’m alone I can just go there and lay out and get a tan. It’s nice. Plus there’s Apple trees there I can pick apples from to take home. So it’s nice.
    Small town that is in-between larger areas like Buffalo and Lewiston. This place is great for families and has numerous different small restaurants that serve great food.