At a Glance
Median Income
$125,809
$43,872 per capita
Home Value
$131,000
Zillow: $176,960
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
74.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
19.5% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo residents earn a median household income of $125,809 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,872. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $131,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,960. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
13.0% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
74.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population814
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans19.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,809
Per Capita$43,872
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$176,960
Housing Units544
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity46.3%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation660 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+74.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Buffalo was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.