Being in Western New York is amazing and the area is turning into a great place to raise a family.

The website Niche.com recently ranked the best places in Western New York to raise a family. They based the ratings on public schools, safety, public areas, and more.

Depew - Living in Depew offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Depew, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Depew and residents tend to lean conservative.

Depew
Photo Credit: Google Maps
Depew

West Seneca - Living in West Seneca offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In West Seneca, there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in West Seneca and residents tend to lean conservative.

Photo Credit: Google Maps
Photo Credit: Google Maps
Photo Credit: Google Maps

Elma Center - Elma Center is in Erie County. Living in Elma Center offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Elma Center and residents tend to lean conservative.

Elma Center
Photo Credit: Google Maps
Elma Center

Lancaster - Living in Lancaster offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lancaster, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Lancaster and residents tend to lean conservative.

Lancaster
Photo Credit: Google Maps
Lancaster

Rapids - Living in Rapids offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Rapids and residents tend to be conservative.

Rapids
Photo Credit: Google Maps
Rapids

Billington Heights - Living in Billington Heights offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Billington Heights and residents tend to lean conservative.

Billington Heights
Photo Credit: Google Maps
Billington Heights

Kenmore - Living in Kenmore offers residents an urban-suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Kenmore, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Kenmore and residents tend to lean liberal.

Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Photo Credit: Google Maps
Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Grandyle Village - Living in Grandyle Village offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Grandyle Village there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Grandyle Village and residents tend to lean conservative.

#8 - Grandyle Village
Photo Credit: Zillow
#8 - Grandyle Village

East Aurora - Living in East Aurora offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In East Aurora there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in East Aurora and residents tend to lean conservative.

Clay Moden
Clay Moden
Clay Moden

Harris Hill - Living in Harris Hill offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Harris Hill and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Harris Hill are highly rated.

#6 - Harris Hill Area
Photo Credit: Google Maps
#6 - Harris Hill Area

Eggertsville - Living in Eggertsville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Eggertsville there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Eggertsville and residents tend to be liberal.

Eggertsville
Photo Credit: Google Maps
Eggertsville

Clarence Center - Living in Clarence Center offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Clarence Center and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Clarence Center are highly rated.

clarence
clarence

Williamsville - Living in Williamsville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Williamsville, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Williamsville and residents tend to lean conservative.

#3 - Williamsville
Photo Credit: Zillow
#3 - Williamsville

The Best High School Rivalries In Western New York

East vs West, TNT, Paw Vs Claw, here are the best High School rivalries in Western New York

Gallery Credit: Dave Fields

Check Out The Best Patios Bars In Buffalo According To Yelp!

Warm weather is here in Western New York and that means we have about 3 to 4 months to get out and enjoy it.

Gallery Credit: Dave Fields

The 46 Best Fish Fry Restaurants in Western New York

The 46 best places for a great fish fry in Buffalo and Western New York.

Gallery Credit: Dave Fields

Best Places To Raise Families In WNY

Here are the best towns in Western New York to raise a family.

Gallery Credit: Dave Fields

More From 93.7 WBLK