At a Glance
Median Income
$48,050
$30,995 per capita
Home Value
$152,300
Zillow: $248,828
Median Rent
$989/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
770/100K
4,003/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
17.1% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo residents earn a median household income of $48,050 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,995. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $152,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,828. Median rent is $989/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo reports 770 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 103% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,003/100K. The murder rate is 13.9/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population276,397
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density6,845/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,050
Per Capita$30,995
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,300
Rent$989
Ownership42.7%
Zillow$248,828
Housing Units136,421
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent770/100K
Property4,003/100K
Murder13.9/100K
Assault531/100K
Burglary492/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation614 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations176
Libraries39
Did You Know?
Buffalo was founded in 1832.
The median home in Buffalo was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
10.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.