University at Buffalo, NY
At a Glance
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
1,748/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
97.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is University at Buffalo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
University at Buffalo reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,748/100K.
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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,776
Median Age19.4 yrs
Density5,019/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$7,569
Unemployment0.5%
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%
Crime
F
Violent164/100K
Property1,748/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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