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Buffalo, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Freestone County County
Buffalo, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Buffalo a Good Place to Live?
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 4.1% (14% 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 $281,989. 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 448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,986/100K.
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 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.