At a Glance
Median Income
$62,917
$39,577 per capita
Home Value
$165,900
Zillow: $252,931
Median Rent
$810/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
15.4% smoking rate
How Buffalo City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buffalo City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buffalo City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo City residents earn a median household income of $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,577. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo City is $165,900 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,931. Median rent is $810/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
19.0% of adults in Buffalo City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo City has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population916
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density485/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$39,577
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,900
Rent$810
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$252,931
Housing Units511
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,033/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation659 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute37 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Buffalo City was founded in 1859.
The median home in Buffalo City was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.