At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$37,833 per capita
Home Value
$178,100
Zillow: $276,097
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
11.0% smoking rate
How Buffalo Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buffalo Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buffalo Gap a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo Gap residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,833. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,886 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo Gap is $178,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,097. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
28.6% of adults in Buffalo Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo Gap has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population508
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$37,833
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$9,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,100
Rent$1,055
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$276,097
Housing Units289
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death10,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain27.3 in/yr
Elevation1,918 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Buffalo Gap was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.