At a Glance
Median Income
$47,428
$30,219 per capita
Home Value
$62,300
Zillow: $291,207
Median Rent
$746/mo
16.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
212/100K
2,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
18.5% 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+
2.6 / 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 $47,428 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,219. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $62,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,207. Median rent is $746/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo reports 212 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,122/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,804
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density383/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,428
Per Capita$30,219
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$62,300
Rent$746
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$291,207
Housing Units898
Rent Burden16.8%
Crime
F
Violent212/100K
Property2,122/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,438/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation377 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute27 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Buffalo was founded in 1872.
The median home in Buffalo was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
12.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.