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Buffalo, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County
Buffalo, WV
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 $55,313 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,246. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,894 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $124,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,864. Median rent is $720/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 63/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.