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Williamsville, NY Area Guide

Bask in the small-town appeal of this Buffalo suburb

Historic Charming Quaint Close-Knit Scenic Family-Friendly Suburban

Located about ten miles northeast of Downtown Buffalo, Williamsville is teeming with historic charm. Williamsville is known for its old-fashioned Main Street allure, with plenty of unique boutiques, local restaurants, and cozy cafes nestled in brick buildings and behind quaint storefronts.

Williamsville, affectionately referred to as Will’ville, is home to a close-knit community. Will’ville residents show strong support for local businesses, and often come together for family-friendly events such as the Glen Park Art Festival, Taste of Williamsville, Old Home Days, public concerts, movie screenings, and the Village’s annual Block Party.

Will’ville also touts Glen Falls, a small but scenic waterfall cascading 30 feet, in addition to numerous lush parks. Convenience to I-90, I-290, and Buffalo Niagara International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Williamsville a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Williamsville, NY is $1,325 for a studio, $1,552 for one bedroom, $1,892 for two bedrooms, and $2,266 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Williamsville has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,552/month
769 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Mill Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

790 Students

Heim Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

648 Students

Maple East Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

597 Students

Country Parkway Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

566 Students

Sheridan Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

527 Students

Mill Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

790 Students

Heim Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

648 Students

Williamsville North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,307 Students

Williamsville South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

796 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Buffalo Zoo
  • Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center
  • Delaware Park
  • Buffalo Museum of Science
  • Canalside

Airports

  • Buffalo Niagara International
  • Niagara Falls International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.