Buffalo, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
16,388 Population
$88,306 Median Income
$281,900 Home Value
$1,111 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
69 Violent Crime / 100K
38.7 yrs Median Age
30.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
4.7
Economy
4.9
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.5
Education

People

Population16,388
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density2,112/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92.4%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$88,306
Per Capita Income$38,972
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty Rate4.7%
County GDP$7,314M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$281,900
Zillow Value$370,305
Median Rent$1,111
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,125

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Depression26.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime69/100K
Property Crime1,923/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft62.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Jan / Jul12° / 71°
Rain32 in/yr
Snow40 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

3.5/5
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+93.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.08
Libraries (County)9

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Work From Home11.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations4

How Buffalo Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$88,306
Home Value$281,900
Median Rent$1,111
Poverty Rate4.7%
Bachelor's Degree+30.8%
Unemployment2.3%
Violent Crime69.1 /100K
Avg Temperature43.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population16,388
Population Density2,112 per sq mi
Median Age38.7 years
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92.4% Black 0.1% Hispanic 1.1% Other 6.4%
White92.4%
Black or African American0.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.4%

Language

English Only94.9%
Spanish Speakers5.1%
English 94.9% Spanish 5.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.3%
Health Insurance93.7%

Income

18% above avg
Median Household Income$88,306
Per Capita Income$38,972
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,077
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$91,811

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.3%
Poverty Rate4.7%
Total Establishments (County)3,984
County GDP$7,314M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation224
Healthcare Facilities366
Retail Stores401
Manufacturing188
Total Establishments3,984

Industry Mix

Restaurants 224 Healthcare 366 Retail 401 Manufacturing 188

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$91,811
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,714

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.9 min
Work From Home11.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

Near national avg
Median Home Value (Census)$281,900
Zillow Home Value Index$370,305

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$384,900
Price Per Sq Ft$171
Homes Sold (month)12
Sale-to-List Ratio97.9%
Price Drops15.8%
Active Inventory38

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied76.7%

Rental Costs

4% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,111
Zillow Rent Index$1,243

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedroom$1,125
3 Bedroom$1,483
4 Bedroom$1,698

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,714
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.67%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.7%
Regular Checkup73.3%
Premature Death Rate5,106 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.7 / 10
Exercise Access82.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)366
Restaurants (County)224

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime69.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape18.9 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault50.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,923.4 /100K
Burglary132.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,728.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft62.9 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)10

Temperature

12°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average43.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation31.7 in
Annual Snowfall39.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,015 ft (309 m)
Land Area7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²)
Population Density2,112 per sq mi
Latitude45.1795°
Longitude-93.8640°
County FIPS27171

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.8%
D 34.4%

Republican +29.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.8%
High School+93.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,112 per sq mi
Land Area7.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)7
Public Libraries (County)9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)10

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