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East Amherst, New York · ZIP 14051

East Amherst — ZIP 14051

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East Amherst (14051) scores 54/100 — Fair for New York. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $549K.

54OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index86/100
Avg math proficiency76%
Avg reading proficiency82%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100
Typical home value$549K
Median rent$2,108/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$549K

Median Rent

$2,108/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 17 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

23,253

Violent Crime

2,765

Property Crime

20,488

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Erie County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
WILLIAMSVILLE EAST HIGH SCHOOL09–12940
98%
98%
TRANSIT MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08912
72%
79%
DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04590
72%
82%
CASEY MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08606
61%
68%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

20,333

Median Income

$136K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

44.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 14051 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 14051 has a school score of 86/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 14051 is approximately $549K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 14051 in East Amherst has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.