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Buffalo, IA
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Buffalo, IA
At a Glance
How Buffalo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buffalo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Buffalo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo residents earn a median household income of $74,773 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,527. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $120,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,395. Median rent is $821/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo reports 618 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 850/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.