Buffalo is situated at the eastern end of Lake Erie at the head of the Niagara River, about 20 miles upstream from Niagara Falls, just west of Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada and 74 miles east of Rochester, NY. Buffalo Neighborhoods The city is divided into five districts, each containing several communities, for a total of 35 neighborhoods. Main Street divides Buffalo's east and west sides, and the west side was fully developed earlier. This division is seen in architectural styles, street names, neighborhood and district boundaries, demographics, and socioeconomic conditions. The west side is generally more affluent than the east side. Elmwood Village Several neighborhoods in Buffalo have had increased investment since the 1990s, beginning with Elmwood Village. This is an urban neighborhood but feels like a village because of great walkability and charming architecture, green spaces and mature trees lining the intersecting residential streets. Pubs, restaurants, boutiques, small shops, plus student-oriented pizza parlors and bars, line the “Strip.” The neighborhood of Allentown is a short walk away. Allentown Full of Victorian houses, Allentown centers on mural-splashed Allen Street, with its hip eateries, quirky bars and art galleries. It’s the site of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, an 1800s mansion, and the Gothic Revival St. Louis Church, known for its ornate spire. Trinity Episcopal Church has colorful Tiffany stained glass. Larkinville The redevelopment of the Larkin Terminal Warehouse led to the creation of Larkinville, home to several mixed-use projects anchored by corporate offices, as well as plenty of homes to buy, located near downtown, South Buffalo and Canalside. Once an industrial neighborhood, it now houses offices, shops, homes and a public gathering space that regularly features food trucks, events and concerts. Downtown Buffalo and its central business district increased the number of houses for sale. Other revitalized areas include Chandler Street, in the Grant-Amherst neighborhood once noted for its Polish, Hungarian and Ukrainian immigrants. Parkside Frederick Law Olmsted’s work didn’t end with his extensive system of parks. The legendary landscape architect went a step further and designed an entire neighborhood just east of Delaware Park, Parkside. Indeed, the neighborhood’s tree-lined, curving streets and stately homes provide a pleasant, park-like appeal. Parkside is best known as the home of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin Martin House Complex and the Buffalo Zoo. This is considered the top neighborhood in the city which offers residents a dense suburban feel. Most residents, many young professionals, own their homes. There are bars, restaurants, coffee shops and parks. Central Park Central Park is a great family-friendly neighborhood, very convenient to grocery stores and other amenities found on Hertel Avenue. It is very walkable, close to the Buffalo Zoo and Delaware Park. Century old homes are constantly being improved and maintained and provide an excellent stock of houses for sale. Most residents are well educated and live in two-story single-family homes with off-street parking. Other great neighborhoods include North Buffalo, North Park, University Heights and the Delaware District with plenty of houses for sale.