At a Glance
Median Income
$55,313
$25,246 per capita
Home Value
$124,100
Zillow: $167,399
Median Rent
$720/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
20.0% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 7.5% (108% 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 $167,399. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,110
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density941/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,313
Per Capita$25,246
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$3,832M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,100
Rent$720
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$167,399
Housing Units527
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation572 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Buffalo was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.