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Crime in Buffalo summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Buffalo. Key points include:
There were 111 total crimes in Buffalo in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Buffalo is 668.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Buffalo is 42.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Buffalo is 625.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Buffalo is -68.48% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Buffalo Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Buffalo / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 111 | 668.1 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 42.1 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 24.1 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 104 | 625.9 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 24.1 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 93 | 559.7 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 42.1 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Buffalo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Buffalo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Buffalo is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Buffalo is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Buffalo is $373,016.
The median income in Buffalo is $88,820.
Buffalo's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Buffalo Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Buffalo | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 111 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Buffalo, MN Weather
The average high in Buffalo is 54.2° and the average low is 34.5°.
There are 56.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 30.2 inches of precipitation each year with 42.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Buffalo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 56.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 30.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 42.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Buffalo Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Buffalo
The current population in Buffalo is 16,499. The population has increased 11.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,499 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 16,388 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 16,288 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 16,121 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 16,413 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 16,210 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 16,092 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 15,996 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 15,927 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 15,825 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 15,710 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 15,592 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 15,379 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 15,127 | 2.4% |
| 2010 | 14,771 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Buffalo
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Buffalo is:
91.7% White with 15,130 White residents.
0.2% African American with 30 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 95 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 311 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 33 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 481 Two Or More residents.
2.5% Hispanic with 419 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Buffalo | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.7% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Buffalo
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Buffalo is 51.4% female with 8,485 female residents.
Buffalo is 48.6% male with 8,013 male residents.
| Gender | Buffalo | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Buffalo for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Buffalo completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Buffalo completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Buffalo completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Buffalo completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Buffalo completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Buffalo completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Buffalo completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Buffalo completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Buffalo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Buffalo | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Buffalo, Minnesota
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3.7% of households in Buffalo earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Buffalo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in Buffalo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Buffalo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.6% of households in Buffalo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Buffalo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.5% of households in Buffalo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.5% of households in Buffalo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.2% of households in Buffalo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.2% of households in Buffalo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Buffalo | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.6% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.5% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.5% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
