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Buffalo, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Johnson County County
Buffalo, WY
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 $61,813 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,761. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 536 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $272,300 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,327. Median rent is $1,066/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,138/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% 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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.