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- Population: 6,107
- Median home value: $280,400
- Median rental price: $1,624

- Top schools nearby: Williamsville East High School (grade A+), Transit Middle School (grade A), Country Parkway Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Nichols School (grade A+), Buffalo Seminary (grade A+), The Park School of Buffalo (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+

#5. Harris Hill, New York

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- Population: 3,264
- Median home value: $418,200
- Median rental price: $1,375

- Top schools nearby: Sheridan Hill Elementary School (grade A), Ledgeview Elementary School (grade A), Clarence Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Park School of Buffalo (grade A+), Christian Central Academy (grade A), St. Mary's High School (grade B+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+

#4. Clarence Center, New York

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- Population: 15,155
- Median home value: $178,700
- Median rental price: $953

- Top schools nearby: Western New York Maritime Charter School (grade B+), Buffalo Academy of Science (grade B+), Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic (grade B)
- Top private schools nearby: Nichols School (grade A+), Buffalo Seminary (grade A+), The Park School of Buffalo (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#3. Kenmore, New York

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- Population: 5,411
- Median home value: $234,900
- Median rental price: $1,257

- Top schools nearby: Williamsville East High School (grade A+), Transit Middle School (grade A), Country Parkway Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Nichols School (grade A+), Buffalo Seminary (grade A+), The Park School of Buffalo (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#2. Williamsville, New York

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- Population: 15,076
- Median home value: $197,000
- Median rental price: $877

- Top schools nearby: Amherst Central High School (grade A−), Sweet Home Senior High School (grade A−), Amherst Middle School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Nichols School (grade A+), Buffalo Seminary (grade A+), The Park School of Buffalo (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.

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