Welcome to the Buffalo / Niagara Region
Buffalo, New York is a waterfront city, positioned at the union of Lake Erie and the Buffalo and Niagara Rivers. The city's waterfront continues to be a center of commerce, trade, and industry that is necessary to its economic affluence.
Western New York is a great place to live, work and raise a family. This area has a wealth of cultural and recreational assets that are usually only found in big cities. In 2006, the Buffalo/Niagara area was ranked as being one of the most affordable housing markets in the nation. The Buffalo/Niagara region is also home to several top-ranked colleges and universities. The areas future economic growth is emerging with the Center for Bioinformatics and the Buffalo/Niagara Medical Corridor.
From the redevelopment of Buffalo's waterfront to the countless cultural institutions and diverse neighborhoods, Buffalo is a city that will continue to mature, diversify and develop.
