Living in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, New York Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
256,480
Unemployment
7.1%
Poverty
30.1%
Median Home
$89,800
Median Income
$37,354
Median Rent
$776
Buffalo SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
10
Safety
3
Amenities
10
Education
7
Commute
8.5
Buffalo, NY Crime Report
10,831Total Crimes
4,236.1Total Crimes / 100k People
71.04%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Buffalo / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 10,831 | 4,236.1 | 1,731.9 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 2,533 | 990.7 | 358.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 47 | 18.4 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 802 | 313.7 | 92.9 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,563 | 611.3 | 229.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 8,298 | 3,245.4 | 1,373.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 1,610 | 629.7 | 141.9 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 6,009 | 2,350.1 | 1,166.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 679 | 265.6 | 65.3 | 219.9 |
Buffalo, NY Cost Of Living
83Buffalo's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Buffalo | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 117 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 85 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 50 | 145 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Buffalo
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 256,480 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 257,518 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 259,574 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 258,989 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 259,517 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 259,959 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 260,568 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 261,955 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 263,914 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 266,012 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Buffalo
| Race | Buffalo | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.1% | 55.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 35.5% | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 8.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 12.3% | 19.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Buffalo
| Gender | Buffalo | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Buffalo for adults over 25
| Education | Buffalo | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Buffalo, New York
| Income | Buffalo | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.5% | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.2% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.7% | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 7.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 10.7% | 7.7% |
