Western New York
Cheektowaga, New York
Town in Erie County
Buffalo's airport town and a postwar suburb
Cheektowaga is a town in Erie County east of Buffalo, home to Buffalo Niagara International Airport and a large retail and industrial corridor along Walden Avenue and Union Road.
History & Local Character
Cheektowaga was a farming town with Polish and German settlements, then suburbanized rapidly after World War II around the airport and the Thruway.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing is mostly single-family postwar homes, with duplexes and apartment complexes along the main corridors.
Restaurants & Shopping
Walden Avenue, Union Road and Harlem Road hold diners, pizzerias, Polish restaurants and chain dining, with a strong local deli and bakery tradition.
Schools & Education
Cheektowaga Central, Cleveland Hill, Maryvale and Depew school districts serve different parts of the town.
Parks & Recreation
Town Park, Stiglmeier Park and the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve provide trails, ponds and woodland.
Transportation & Accessibility
I-90, I-190 and the Thruway meet here, with Buffalo Niagara International Airport, NFTA buses and the Depew Amtrak station nearby.
Local Businesses
Airport-related services, logistics, retail along Walden Avenue and independent restaurants and shops serve the town.
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Nearby Attractions
- Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve
- Stiglmeier Park
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Walden Galleria
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Central location with airport and Thruway access
- Affordable housing
- Strong retail base
Considerations
- Airport noise
- Traffic on Walden Avenue
- Car-dependent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheektowaga a town?
Yes. Cheektowaga is a town in Erie County, east of Buffalo.
Where is Buffalo Niagara International Airport?
The airport is in Cheektowaga, northeast of downtown Buffalo.