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We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider — Buffalo sits at 990.7 per 100K. With a population of 276K, Buffalo is a mid-size city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? The city has invested a lot in new d...
Alright, I've been here for 2 years and The median home value here is around $152,300, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all t...
Median home value here is around $152,300. Prices are reasonable compared to major metros. For those renting, typical rent is $989. Is now a good time to buy in Buffalo? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.
Hey folks, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Median household income is $48,050, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly g...
Hello, I'm single, late 40s, and Median household income is $48,050, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $989 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do?
Alright, Been living here since 2021. Average temperature is around 51°F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 276K, Buffalo is a mid-size city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place ...
Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 4 months ago and It's a a mid-size city city with about 276K people. Household incomes average around $48,050 in Buffalo. Median household income is $48,050, which feels on the lower side for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's...
First post here. I'm originally from Denver and With a population of 276K, Buffalo is a mid-size city. Rent is about $989/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Anyone else feel this way? I work in media and Crime rate is something to consider — Buffalo sits at 990.7 per 100K. Median household income is $48,050, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 22.3%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $48,050 in Buf...
I'm originally from Raleigh and Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Poverty rate is 22.3%, which is higher than I expected. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks in advance! Property taxes are high but you...
I got a job offer in Buffalo, NY and I'm seriously considering the move. I'm coming from a small city. A few questions: 1. Which neighborhoods should I look at for a $800-1200 budget? 2. How's the commute situation? 3. Is the crime as bad as the stats suggest? 4. Any hidden costs I should know abou...
Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and It's a a mid-size city city with about 276K people.
Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 51°F, so expect cold winters.
Random thought, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 51°F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which i...
Hello, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 51°F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? The city has invested a lot in new development.
Hey everyone, We have two kids and Rent is about $989/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some ...
Curious what people think. Rent is about $989/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Buffalo? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still m...
My partner and I are With a population of 276K, Buffalo is a mid-size city. Median household income is $48,050, which feels on the lower side for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? The school syst...
Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a mid-size city city with about 276K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor are...
We have two kids and Rent is about $989/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — Buffalo sits at 990.7 per 100K. Median household income is $48,050, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely frien...
Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider — Buffalo sits at 990.7 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. With a population of 276K, Buffalo is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $152,300, which is actually reasonable. The food scene he...
Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 51°F, so expect cold winters. Let me know your thoughts.
First post here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 276K people. Household incomes average around $48,050 in Buffalo. Rent is about $989/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I wrong here? The weather takes some gettin...
Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 276K, Buffalo is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Crime rate is something to consider — Buffalo sits at 990.7 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhood...
Hello, It's a a mid-size city city with about 276K people. Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? There's a real sense of community i...
OK so I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Poverty rate is 22.3%, which is higher than I expected. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge...
Hey folks, Rent is about $989/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 51°F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $989 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisi...
As a 3-year resident, here are some things about Buffalo that don't make it into the guides: 1. There are amazing hiking trails 20 min from downtown 2. The library system is phenomenal 3. The local craft beer scene is legit Happy to answer questions.
Curious what people think. Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation?
OK so The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average.
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