At a Glance
Median Income
$88,306
$38,972 per capita
Home Value
$281,900
Zillow: $370,305
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
1,632/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 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+
3.5 / 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 $88,306 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,972. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,984 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $281,900 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,305. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 28.3% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,632/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population16,388
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density2,112/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,306
Per Capita$38,972
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$7,314M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$281,900
Rent$1,111
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$370,305
Housing Units6,467
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property1,632/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault43/100K
Burglary97/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,106/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,015 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Buffalo was founded in 1856.
The median home in Buffalo was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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