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1880
Res. of L.S. Morsman, Derby. Erie Co, N.Y.; Erie Preserving Company Brant, N.Y. B, Fenton, Presr.; Res. of Stephen Benn…, 1880
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About Evans
Town in New York, United StatesEvans is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 16,356 at the 2010 census. The town derives its name from David E. Evans, an agent of the Holland Land Company and nephew of land agent Joseph Ellicott. The town is approximately 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Buffalo and is a rural community with 12 miles (19 km) of waterfront. The town is located close to the major trading centers of the Northeast and is a bi-national gateway for commerce due to the region's border location with Canada.
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Housing in Evans
The median sale price was $274,000 in May 2026.
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Safety in Evans
Safety Grade B+
Evans reports less crime per resident than 65% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Schools in Evans
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The public schools Evans’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 50% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
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