University at Buffalo, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,776 Population 5,019/sq mi density
$1,438 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
97.3% bachelor's degree or higher

University at Buffalo, NY

At a Glance

Median Rent
$1,438/mo
24% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
97.3%
189% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How University at Buffalo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows University at Buffalo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Rent
124%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
289%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is University at Buffalo a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

97.3% of adults in University at Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (189% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

University at Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population6,776
Median Age19.4 yrs
Density5,019/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born14.7%
Veterans0.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$7,569
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288

Housing

Home Value
Rent$1,438
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$400,074
Housing Units173
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation598 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+97.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+74.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute16 min
Broadband29.1%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries39

Did You Know?

University at Buffalo was founded in 1846.
The median home in University at Buffalo was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
14.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.