Living in Grand Island

Grand Island is its own world: a town on an island in the Niagara River, between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. People come for the water, the space and the quiet.

What it's like

A mix of older cottages and ranches, newer subdivisions, and waterfront homes along the river. Beaver Island State Park and Buckhorn Island State Park bookend the island. The Grand Island Central School District serves the whole town.

Things to know

The bridges. Every trip off the island is over a bridge. Factor the commute into your decision.
Waterfront homes. Check shoreline condition, docks, flood zones and insurance carefully.
Well, septic and drainage on some older and rural properties.

Written by James Wangelin and Marcy Wangelin, associate real estate brokers with eXp Realty. Updated October 2026.

Questions we get

Common questions

Is Grand Island part of Buffalo?

No. It's its own town in Erie County, on an island in the Niagara River between Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

What school district is Grand Island in?

The Grand Island Central School District serves the whole island.

Looking in Grand Island?

Tell us what you're after and we'll send you what's out there.

Let's talk