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Aerial shot of South Campus in autumn
Aerial shot of South Campus in autumn
Four-Season Region
4/11/12

Buffalo is known for its snow, but dig a little deeper and you’ll discover that our region enjoys four distinct seasons.

UB employee driving to work on I-90
UB employee driving to work on I-90
Commuter’s Paradise
4/11/12

Buffalo’s average commute time is the second shortest of the country’s 52 largest cities.

Married couple with small child holding hands and walking through a park
Married couple with small child holding hands and walking through a park
Family-Friendly
4/11/12

Our strong sense of community, easy lifestyle and affordability is why Forbes magazines ranks Buffalo one of the top 10 U.S. cities to raise a family.

Timothy Murphy, MD in his research lab
Timothy Murphy, MD in his research lab
Knowledge Economy
4/24/12

Buffalo’s industrial past has given way to an enterprising present, and UB plays a key role in this exciting economic renaissance.

Medical students studying in the living room of an apartment
Medical students studying in the living room of an apartment
Affordable City Living
4/11/12

Our cost of living is 14 percent below the national average, and the region is among the five most affordable housing markets in the United States.

Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
Close to Canada
4/12/12

Buffalo borders Canada, and is one of the United States’ top gateways for international trade.

About Buffalo

Our region is characterized by a neighborly way of life, an unpretentious nature and spirited loyalty among residents.

Get past the snowy stereotype and you’ll be immediately captivated by Buffalo’s beauty, heritage, temperate climate and welcoming environment.

City of Good Neighbors

While this region is large enough to offer plenty to a diverse population of 1 million residents, it brims over with small-town warmth and friendliness. At every turn, Buffalo lives up to its billing as “The City of Good Neighbors.”

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