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Small-town charm, big-city access.

East Amherst exudes a friendly, suburban atmosphere. Well-maintained homes, tree-lined streets, and a strong sense of community pride are hallmarks of the area. It's a place where neighbors know each other and community events are well-attended.

Downtown East Amherst
COMMUNITY GUIDE · EAST AMHERST
East Amherst, Erie County

City Snapshot

Population

951,232

County

Erie County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$68,014

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Swormville Fire Company

East Amherst Fire Department

This Week

Monday Morning Prayer

2026-09-14 at 7:30 AM

Rooted with Crystal Kirgiss

2026-09-14 at 11:10 AM

Creative Sustainability Summit

2026-09-14 at 3:30 PM

Village Board Meeting

2026-09-14 at 7:00 PM

Ararat stone dedicated, 1825

2026-09-14 at 8:00 PM

Community Leaders

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Charles Schumer

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Kirsten Gillibrand

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul

Governor

Democratic Party