The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 14226 sells for about $287,000, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 12 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,136 a month.
ZIP 14226 — Amherst
The 14226 housing market remains competitive with low inventory and steady demand, driving home values upward. While sales volume has moderated, the area's strong school districts and proximity to major employment hubs continue to support price growth.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking high-quality schools, university faculty and staff, and professionals commuting to the Buffalo-Niagara medical and education hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 12 days on market with 1.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.7% · poverty 11.6% — 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 6.4%/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 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 14226, Erie County NY
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 Amherst/Snyder area are generally lower than the broader Buffalo metropolitan average, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by highly-regarded school districts, including Amherst Central and Williamsville Central, which are consistently ranked among the top in Erie County.
The region faces risks primarily from severe winter weather and lake-effect snow, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near Ellicott Creek.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the University at Buffalo North Campus and major medical and research corridors in nearby Amherst and Buffalo.
Property taxes are levied by the town, county, and school district, with the school tax portion representing the largest share of the total tax burden.
Residents typically commute by car to downtown Buffalo or the University at Buffalo campuses, with travel times generally ranging from 15 to 25 minutes.
The area features access to the Amherst State Park, various local golf courses, and proximity to the shopping and dining districts along Main Street and Niagara Falls Boulevard.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates due to high demand from university students and professionals, with rents trending upward.
The economy is anchored by the University at Buffalo, healthcare systems, and professional services, with a strong presence of suburban retail and office parks.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with access to major highways like I-290 and I-90, and limited public transit options via NFTA bus routes.
Ongoing development focuses on mixed-use infill projects along the Main Street corridor and expansion of university-related infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to town, county, and school district taxes, with specific fire district levies applicable depending on the exact location.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the region's high snowfall and winter storm risks, leading to moderate to high coverage costs.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
A large green space offering trails and nature preserves.
A major commercial artery featuring diverse retail and restaurant options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.