Town Line, NY

Town Line is a small, quiet community in Western New York, sitting right along the border between Lancaster and Alden just east of Buffalo. Home to around 2,300 residents, it offers a peaceful rural atmosphere with an easy commute into the city. The hamlet also holds a fun claim to fame: in 1861, local residents held an unofficial vote to secede from the Union during the Civil War, and the community finally held a festive town-wide vote to rejoin the United States in 1946.

For newcomers, daily life in Town Line is shaped by its unique shared setup. Municipal services, property taxes, and schools are divided between the towns of Lancaster and Alden, so your specific address determines whether your children attend Lancaster Central or Alden Central schools. Overall, it is a great landing spot if you want spacious yards, scenic country roads, and a tight-knit neighborhood feel within the greater Buffalo area.