At a Glance
Median Income
$21,831
$15,054 per capita
Home Value
$44,400
Zillow: $132,648
Violent Crime
791/100K
4,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
54.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.4%
26.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 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?
C
2.3 / 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 $21,831 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,054. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 54.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $44,400 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,648. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo reports 791 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,622/100K.
Education
5.0% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,232
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$21,831
Per Capita$15,054
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty54.1%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$44,400
Rent
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$132,648
Housing Units588
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent791/100K
Property4,622/100K
Health
Obesity47.4%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking26.7%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death16,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation558 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Buffalo was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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