Buffalo, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
276,397 Population 6,845/sq mi density
$48,050 Median Income $30,995 per capita
$152,300 Home Value $248,828 Zillow
$989 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
770 Violent Crime/100K 4,003 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$48,050 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$152,300 home value, $989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
770 violent crimes/100K (103% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
770
per 100,000 residents
103% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
4,003
per 100,000 residents
104% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
High Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
13.9 avg 6.3
Rape
48.2 avg 40.0
Robbery
177.2 avg 73.9
Assault
531.2 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
491.7 avg 271.0
Theft
2,589.8 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
887.7 avg 282.7
Arson
34.0

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime770.5
Murder13.9
Rape48.2
Robbery177.2
Aggravated Assault531.2

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime4,003.2
Burglary491.7
Theft/Larceny2,589.8
Vehicle Theft887.7
Arson34.0

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)52