West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Buffalo is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,110. Residents earn $55,313 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Buffalo receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Buffalo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Buffalo is $55,313, 26% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Buffalo is $124,100, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Buffalo enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,313 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,246 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,238 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,515 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,894 |
| County GDP | $3,832M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 137 |
| Retail | 171 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,677 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.16% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $124,100 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $158,864 |
| Census Median Rent | $720 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,677 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.16% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% |
| Depression | 33.0% |
| Mental Distress | 23.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,065/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 137 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.5 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 572 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6118°N, 81.9816°W |
| County FIPS | 54079 |
Winner: Republican by 46.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.8% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 941/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 137 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 171 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |