Buffalo, New York has undergone a major renaissance in recent years. With its many architectural treasures, an epic food scene, and a rich nightlife, Buffalo is wonderful place to call home. The city has received the designation of America’s Best Designed City for good reason. It’s a city that is easy to navigate with all of the amenities that make life enjoyable. From professional sports, bike paths, parks, and world-renowned museums to a reimagined waterfront full of activity Buffalo has a lot to offer.

Beyond the amenities, by far the biggest attraction in the region are the people that live here. With a growing tech and entrepreneurial community Buffalo companies and start-ups are on the move. The incredible amount of local art and technology talent coupled with an exploding film and television industry has brought Octopie Animation to Buffalo. Come and join our team as we develop next generation features and episodic projects!

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POPULATION:
928,901 (2018 est.)

LAND AREA:
1,044 sq. mi.

LARGEST MUNICIPALITY:
Buffalo – Population: 260,157 (2018 est.)

HOUSING
At about $154,000, median prices for existing homes in Buffalo Niagara are substantially
lower than the national average and they’re among the most affordable in the country.

81.7% OF HOMES AFFORDABLE TO FAMILIES MAKING MEDIAN INCOME
Source: National Association of Home Builders - Housing Opportunity Index - Q4 2017

COST OF LIVING
94.8, 5.2% BELOW THE NATIONAL AVERAGE
Source: C2ER Cost of Living Index - Q1 2018

EDUCATION
The region’s school districts rank highly, with students consistently scoring above average on national exams such as the SATs and ACTs. In any year, more than 100,000 students enroll in nearly two dozen colleges and universities, studying everything from biomedical engineering and business, to green technologies development, urban planning, and media arts.

LIFESTYLE
From swimming as the summer sun sets, ice skating under the winter stars, visiting world-class galleries, enjoying concerts or plays, taking in professional sports, or playing tennis in our parks, there is an unmistakable quality of life in Buffalo Niagara.

COMMUTING
Buffalo is called a “20-minute city” for a reason—you’re never far from your next stop in the day. Short commute times free up time in the day for the important things. And a car isn’t your only option here. Buffalo is very bikeable, with bike sharing programs and miles and of bike lanes all throughout the city.

61% OF CANADA’S POPULATION LIVES WITHIN A DAY’S DRIVE OF THE U.S. BORDER.
Enjoy Canada’s beaches or visit Toronto, just a 90-mile drive. It’s also easy to get to
Montreal, Ottawa, and other Canadian destinations.