7 Things YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE moving to Buffalo NY!

[@jamessullenriot]

Snow is one thing, but like you touched on, there are levels to it. If you are moving to Buffalo from outside of Buffalo, then you probably want to live north of that line you drew. People outside of Buffalo have a hard time understanding lake effect and how it works. I remember in the 2014 storm (I think it was 2014). Parents had 6ft in Cheektowaga, Sister had less than a foot in Lancaster/Alden

[@robertpeters4161]

These city boundary lines go back to the stone age. All the first ring boundary, "so called" suburbs are an extension of buffalo which kicks up "the real" city population to 890,000 people that live in the first 167 square miles of a county that is 1,008 square miles county. Kenmore has more people per square mile than the north Bronx. South Buffalo has twice as many people per square mile than the north Bronx. Too many people

[@DaniBelleEau]

The older homes are a factor in me considering relocating there, sad to hear many are empty!

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

You can also do a new build as well, If you are looking to be more suburban

[@Billsbillsbillsbills]

Hey man, I’m a marine corps vet (34 years old) I have a Bachelors in Criminal Justice from Buffalo State (University), an MBA in Human Resource Management from Niagara University, and am about to attend Canisius University in August for an advanced certificate in Global Supply Chain. You do really well w describing this city-and schools. Oorah.

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@RStellaMeola]

Excellent information, thank you

[@blaiseducdaumont1280]

Real estate is no longer a bargain in the City of Buffalo or in the suburbs. In the suburb of Williamsville for $300,000 you get a fixer-upper or tear down. The City of Buffalo is very segregated and the roads are fair to poor. The climate like the rest of the Great Lakes is nothing special to blah. It's not the cold or occasional snow that makes the winter uncomfortable but the strong winds that blow for much of the year. The Village of Williamsville and Cheektowaga are noisy because of the close proximity to the airport. Williamsville is known for its good public schools. Summers are often humid but nothing like the Mid-Atlantic region.

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Thanks for the comment Blaise, you make some great points

[@richardsmith5394]

Born and raised in the city and there are a lot of great things about WNY, however.......the best thing I've ever done is move to Ohio.

[@shiyanvillarrel1936]

Watching wanting to move from Houston,Tx 🥰

[@itsjack365]

Love that 716 light up stand behind you. From the BFLO store right? 😉

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Ooo yes, I went in there looking for something similar and landed in this!

[@benefaa2410]

This was so helpful!!

[@BuffaloianALLDAY]

From Buffalo here 🦬 watched this to learn how someone would describe our city to move to. Loved it man, appreciate how you spoke of it. And how it isn’t perfect!

[@SuperMorrisj2008]

Video is very informative

[@angelawilliams9088]

The BLIZZARD OF '77, WAS OF OUR SNOW DAYS. I. SHOULD KNOW, I WAS 12 YEARS OLD. BUT, I'M 61 NOW, SO I'M USE TO IT. 😂

[@robertpeters4161]

How bout that Christmas eve cyclone we had 2 years ago. Killed 54 people. I thought I was going to freeze to death in the house. And I was wearing several layers of clothes with a heavy coat and a wall hat. I rent and drafty windows. UGH!

[@Undecided0]

The only time I’ve been to Buffalo was in the 90s when I was a kid. I went up with my grandfather who’s from there. We got stuck in a snow storm. The snow was taller than me. Also I’m a Bills fan from NYC. The only real New York team.

[@gloriaformato3621]

I was born and raised in Buffalo New York actually Cheektowaga Went to School went to college I wouldn’t have done it any other way I loved Buffalo but I moved away for a job and never looked back

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Excellent where did we move to?

[@egamesfn]

I live in orchard park. I love it. except for the constant 6ft of snow that happened 2022 November-January

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Yes that was insane, No one expected that

[@wnytrashtrucks]

That footage made the storm look not that bad. Elmwood by the 290 had waist deep snow and I am talking the middle of Elmwood. It snowed for 36 hours straight. With those higher taxes in Tonawanda you get some of the best services. The roads were cleared in 1 day after the blizzard. You will get police with in 15 minutes unless there was a big crime going on. Best trash services in the county. The only town with its own dedicated paramedics.

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Yes all true!

[@ChubbyJontheBartender]

Great video. But I think it would be great if you broke down how NYS sorts out towns and villages for the folks that might be moving in from other states that arent so wonky. Go Bills!

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Yes I have a few videos like that on the channel Type in “Everything you need to know” Also still waiting on your call!

[@feetfunkerson1312]

Born and raised in Buffalo. However, the first time I realized I could live outside of NY state was during my Junior year at Burgard. I moved in 2012 as it just wasn't for me.

[@tdevianc679]

I’m thinking about moving to Buffalo I’m trying to Decide on Buffalo and Atlanta GA I’m from Detroit and I like both cities

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Yes Atalanta and Buffalo are night and day, they are a much bigger city and much more going on. We are building and growing

[@billfamily]

I think you should've mentioned Hertel Avenue as on of the streets to hang out on! There's a bunch of places to chill out and the Italian fest just returned.

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Indeed very nice place to hang out and live, in this case I was just referring to down town.

[@Buffalo_Bills_1964]

You get it my Brother

[@CharlesLKeatonJr-tw3nu]

Almost a whole heck of a lot of snow

[@Phoenix-xy7rl]

not born but raised in buffalo ny, this is pretty accurate, but for everyone out there, dont move here just because of niagara falls.

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Thanks for the comments

[@Hadassa109]

😢😢ehy

[@atomztheory6221]

Waiting on the link in the description chief.

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Hey man check again! It should be there

[@davidmontagpf5589]

we definitely had a tax reassessment in buffalo pretty sure it was 2020 mine went up from 62k to 140k

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Thanks, which part of the city do you live in?

[@davidmontagpf5589]

@@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65 sorry just seen this im in blackrock north buffalo border by mckinley H.S

[@patrick9440]

south buffalo too, between city and county paying over $3000 a year

[@NosActivated420]

It was almost 70 a week after the snow storm. It was all gone within 6 days except for the piles from dumping.

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Yes that was so crazy lol

[@marcellaolmstead8539]

I grew up in area 14214 and 14215 wow it changed a lot now I am in different town

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Yes it has, where are you now?

[@marcellaolmstead8539]

@@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65 Used to live in Jamestown NY for 40 yrs right now in Gerry NY it’s about 15 minutes from Jamestown

[@rogerschweizer2970]

Hello Davis I will be in Buffalo for six months working for my company. That's why I'm following your videos with interest. They are very exciting and well done. Who knows maybe I will stay in Buffalo forever :) But now to my question. Were these snowstorms in 22/23 rather an exception or do you have these snowstorms every winter in this extent ? How big is the difference in snow mass between north and south? I would be extremely pleased about an answer.☺

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Those snow storms were honestly one in a century storm, I have never experienced anything like that EVER. That was insane. Our winters are normally mild nothing over the top like that was

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

The south towns get about 20-30 inches more than the north towns and city

[@delnaz2269]

If you go across the Buffalo River you don’t ‘hit Canada; you’d still be in Buffalo! The Buffalo River’s Mouth leads to Lake Erie and the Niagara River.

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Ooo great, thanks

[@tracycarouthers3305]

I loved Buffalo I'm from langfield project

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

I appreciate the comment

[@Chris-wm3xq]

How hot does it get in the summer? Is humidity bad?

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

It’s between 75-85. 85 is like really hot for us

[@trishanoel2410]

With all the apartments and condominiums downtown where is the retail???? Alot of great restaurants, bars and events. But we need clothing stores, home stores, something, anything!

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

This is actually an extremely good idea. This was the point of the main place mall, but that has not been used in a while. I agree though 100%

[@trishanoel2410]

I was a kid when the Main Place Mall was booming. Along with Kleinhans, AM&A's and LL Berger. Now that I live downtown, I'd love to see some retail. Instead I go out to the suburbs to spend my money. Anyway I love your honesty in talking about Buffalo. Your energy and enthusiasm is awesome!

[@drekavacx5673]

Hey brother, I'm looking at potentially moving up that way near the end of the year. Is there a possibility that you help people find rentals as well? I'm in Southwest Virginia and there's no way I can travel back and forth trying to find a rental place and we both know what could happen if I blindly rent a place over the internet lol.

[@Buffalo_Bills_1964]

8000.00 Plus total for my school and property tax

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

Public transportation is good but you cannot compare it to nyc. We are not nyc and don't want to be. You can get from point a to point b on the bus . Its good for getting you to work and home but if you want to go multiple places in a day it doesn't work. I live on the eastside but work downtown on the bus it take me an hour to get to work but in a car its 11 minutes.

[@ChubbyJontheBartender]

Looking to relocate in the next year, Southtowns...300-500kish budget. We want project, fixer up but livable. Hit me up sir.

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Excellent John I would love to help! Shoot me a text or email so we can jump on a call! 716-819-7838

[@blaiseducdaumont1280]

See the Southtowns neighborhoods of Orchard Park, East Aurora and Elma.

[@DivineGoddess11111]

Hi I am moving there and I need your help

[@Buffalo_Bills_1964]

No Elmwood?

[@ravensshadow2179]

Kenmore taxes are high but you can see your money being used.

[@proudtobe9932]

Too much snow for me lol

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Understandable

[@rocinblues]

Yes my friend, manufacturing does play a major fart....18.57

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Do you work in the plants?

[@rocinblues]

@@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65 No my friend, born in Buffalo many years ago. Came back after the military, school, and my job took me all over the US. Miss the people, food, but as the old saying don't miss the weather. Now living in Florida. Enjoy your channel keep up the good work. Cheers!!

[@mrbear716]

Think Buffalo ever grow in our life time?

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Yes in 5-10 years it will be totally different

[@yaaqoubeliyyahu5783]

@@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65How & in what ways? Thank you

[@t.b.player7102]

I love Buffalo only because I was born here and still live in Western New York. If not for that, I can honestly say it sucks here.

[@tmakinthehouse]

We had 2 this year. I lived here a long time and never had 2. Just saying

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

True very true

[@iseegoodandbad6758]

A flat landscape with big boxy soulless homes and too many cars. What could possible go wrong??

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Thanks for the comment Jerry

[@freddiemartin699]

If moving to Buffalo NY, DON'T!!!!!!!!!!!!! Downtown is not nice and clean! I've lived here all my life! Stop telling lies!

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Have you ever been to other major cities downtown? Buffalo is pretty clean in comparison

[@KenKopper]

1. Just don't.

[@buffaloliving2.0devontedav65]

Buffalo is up and coming

[@reginaldmartin639]

The best thing to do is DO NOT move to this hell hole.

[@robertpeters4161]

8% tax in Erie county. Rip off.