At a Glance
Median Income
$67,321
$37,993 per capita
Home Value
$122,400
Zillow: $205,950
Median Rent
$475/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
576/100K
1,009/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buffalo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo residents earn a median household income of $67,321 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,993. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $122,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,950. Median rent is $475/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo reports 576 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,009/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population405
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density1,157/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,321
Per Capita$37,993
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,400
Rent$475
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$205,950
Housing Units190
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent576/100K
Property1,009/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation610 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Buffalo was built in 1968.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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