East Aurora, New York

East Aurora, New York
The Aurora Theatre from Main Street
Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 42°46′1″N 78°37′2″W / 42.76694°N 78.61722°W / 42.76694; -78.61722
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyErie
TownAurora
Area
  Total
2.52 sq mi (6.53 km2)
  Land2.51 sq mi (6.50 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
919 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
5,998
  Density2,388.69/sq mi (922.30/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14052
Area code(s)716, 585
FIPS code36-21589
GNIS feature ID0948967
Websitewww.east-aurora.ny.us

East Aurora is a village in Erie County, New York, United States, southeast of Buffalo. It lies in the eastern half of the town of Aurora. The village population was 5,998 per the 2020 census. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. In 2015, East Aurora was rated the third-best town to raise a family in New York State by Niche. According to the National Council of Home Safety and Security, it is also among the safest places to live in New York State (ranked 1st, 2018).