The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 14051 sells for about $599,900, or $202 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 29 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,864 a month.
ZIP 14051 — Amherst
The housing market in 14051 remains competitive with high demand for single-family homes and limited inventory. Prices have shown steady year-over-year growth, supported by the area's strong school districts and suburban appeal. Buyers are frequently paying above asking price, reflecting a seller-leaning market environment.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and professionals seeking suburban space and high-quality schools within a reasonable commute to Buffalo.
Median prices moved up 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 29 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 104.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 4.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 14051
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the area are significantly lower than the regional average for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metropolitan area.
The area is served by highly-rated public school districts, with many schools receiving A- ratings for academic performance.
The region faces standard seasonal weather risks including heavy winter snowfall and occasional wind events, with standard insurance coverage recommended.
The area benefits from proximity to Buffalo's economic core and ongoing suburban development, with steady demand for single-family residential housing.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by Erie County and the respective town, with rates reflecting standard New York state school and municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute by car to the Buffalo employment core, with typical drive times averaging approximately 23 minutes.
The area features access to local parks, wooded preserves, and suburban shopping centers within a short driving distance.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand, with limited short-term rental inventory.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Buffalo-Cheektowaga metropolitan area, with a mix of professional services, healthcare, and education sectors.
The area is primarily served by highway corridors facilitating access to the Buffalo metropolitan region.
Development is focused on residential growth and infrastructure maintenance to support the suburban population.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and municipal tax levies common in Erie County.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter ZCTA 14051 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Various community parks and green spaces serving the suburban population.
Convenient access to local retail and dining corridors along major thoroughfares.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.