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Buffalo, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
405
Population
1,157/sq mi density
$67,321
Median Income
$37,993 per capita
$122,400
Home Value
$205,950 Zillow
$475
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
576
Violent Crime/100K
1,009 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,321 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $475/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
576 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$122,400
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$475/mo
59% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
190
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$122,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$205,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.9%
Owner-Occupied
28.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$475/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $122,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,950 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $475 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 190 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |