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Buffalo Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County
Buffalo Lake, MN
At a Glance
How Buffalo Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buffalo Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Buffalo Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo Lake residents earn a median household income of $56,719 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,885. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 594 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo Lake is $106,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,314. Median rent is $763/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo Lake reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,176/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Buffalo Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo Lake has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.