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University at Buffalo, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
6,776
Population
5,019/sq mi density
$1,438
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
164
Violent Crime/100K
1,748 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
97.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
24% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
100% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
173
Median year built: 2002
Ownership vs. Renting
0.0%
Owner-Occupied
34.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$1,438/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2002
Average age of housing stock: 24 years
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,074 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,438 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 0.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 173 |
| Median Year Built | 2002 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |