Buffalo, NY
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Buffalo, New York Summary

Life in Buffalo research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Buffalo over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Buffalo:

  • The population in Buffalo is 276,688.

  • The median home value in Buffalo is $215,169.

  • The median income in Buffalo is $46,184.

  • The cost of living in Buffalo is 80 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Buffalo is $942.

  • The unemployment rate in Buffalo is 7.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Buffalo is 27.2%.

  • The average high in Buffalo is 56.6° and the average low is 39.7°.

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Buffalo SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
10
Safety
3
Amenities
10
Education
7
Commute
8.5
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Buffalo, NY Crime Report

Crime in Buffalo summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Buffalo. Key points include:

  • There were 10,882 total crimes in Buffalo in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Buffalo is 3,946.9 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Buffalo is 736.3 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Buffalo is 3,210.6 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Buffalo is 69.82% above the national average.

10,882
Total Crimes
69.82%
Above National Average

Crime In Buffalo Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Buffalo
/ 100k People
New York
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 10,882 3,946.9 1,774.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 2,030 736.3 363.8 369.8
Murder 67 24.3 4.2 6.3
Robbery 533 193.3 90.6 66.1
Aggravated Assault 1,320 478.8 240.7 268.2
Property Crime 8,852 3,210.6 1,410.7 1,954.4
Burglary 1,324 480.2 165.5 269.8
Larceny 6,005 2,178.0 1,143.6 1,401.9
Car Theft 1,523 552.4 101.7 282.7

Buffalo, NY Cost Of Living

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 New York. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Buffalo is 80 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Buffalo is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Buffalo is $215,169.

  • The median income in Buffalo is $46,184.

80
Buffalo's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Buffalo Comparison Table

Living Expense Buffalo New York National Average
Overall 80 126 100
Services 95 110 100
Groceries 96 104 100
Health 93 105 100
Housing 52 175 100
Transportation 102 107 100
Utilities 94 102 100

Buffalo, NY Weather

  • The average high in Buffalo is 56.6° and the average low is 39.7°.

  • There are 92.7 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 39.5 inches of precipitation each year with 88.6 inches of snow.

StatBuffalo
Average Annual High56.6
Average Annual Low39.7
Annual Precipitation Days92.7
Average Annual Precipitation39.5
Average Annual Snowfall88.6
56.6°
Average High
92.7°
Days of Rain

Buffalo, NY Photos

Aerial Photo Of Buffaloc Ny Skyline
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City Of Buffalo
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Bethlehem Steel Plant On The Lake Erie Waterfront South Of Buffalo  Nara
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Buffalo From Lake Erie
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Buffalo Skyline
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Buffalo Skyline
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Elmwood Village
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3 Reviews & Comments About Buffalo

Overall User Rating
3.3
/5
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HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-15 16:36:29.473091

I don't like buffalo NY at all it is very confusing city and very ugly with barely any jobs the transportation system is very bad.

It is a bad place to go to live and no place to raise a family


HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-02 21:23:15.162568

Great time bars are open till 4 and the architecture is amazing. Frank Lloyd Wright did a lot in the city. And it's home to the best dive bar in the state, the pink!

The pink, canal side, bills game tailgating, Allen street, elmwood village


HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-12 09:29:39.806637

Buffalo now has a beautiful waterfront. It is a great place to raise a family and homes are reasonably priced.

Pros: Waterfront, Albright Knox Art Gallery, Food, Affordability, NHL hockey, NFL football

Cons: We all know about the snow, but it is manageable.

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Buffalo Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Buffalo

The current population in Buffalo is 276,688. The population has increased 4.0% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 276,688 7.4%
2021 257,518 -0.8%
2020 259,574 0.2%
2019 258,989 -0.2%
2018 259,517 -0.2%
2017 259,959 -0.2%
2016 260,568 -0.5%
2015 261,955 -0.7%
2014 263,914 -0.8%
2013 266,012 -

Race / Ethnicity in Buffalo

White
43.6% (120,589)
African American
32.3% (89,295)
American Indian
0.3% (794)
Asian
7.6% (20,984)
Hawaiian
0.0% (18)
Other
0.3% (910)
Two Or More
3.6% (9,946)
Hispanic
12.3% (34,152)

Buffalo is:

  • 43.6% White with 120,589 White residents.

  • 32.3% African American with 89,295 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 794 American Indian residents.

  • 7.6% Asian with 20,984 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 910 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 9,946 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.3% Hispanic with 34,152 Hispanic residents.

Race Buffalo NY USA
White 43.6% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 32.3% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 7.6% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 12.3% 19.5% 18.7%

Gender in Buffalo

Female
51.8% (143,241)
Male
48.2% (133,447)
  • Buffalo is 51.8% female with 143,241 female residents.

  • Buffalo is 48.2% male with 133,447 male residents.

Gender Buffalo NY USA
Female 51.8% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 48.2% 48.9% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Buffalo for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Buffalo completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Buffalo completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Buffalo completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Buffalo completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Buffalo completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Buffalo completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Buffalo completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Buffalo completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Buffalo completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6.0% (16,601)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (22,135)
High School / GED
27.0% (74,705)
Some College
19.0% (52,570)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (27,668)
Bachelor's Degree
17.0% (47,036)
Master's Degree
9.0% (24,901)
Professional Degree
2.0% (5,533)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (5,533)
Education Buffalo NY USA
< 9th Grade 6.0% 6.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 27.0% 25.0% 26.0%
Some College 19.0% 15.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 17.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 12.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Buffalo, New York

  • 9.6% of households in Buffalo earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.8% of households in Buffalo earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Buffalo earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Buffalo earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Buffalo earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Buffalo earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Buffalo earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Buffalo earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Buffalo earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Buffalo earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.6% (2,664,556)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.8% (2,439,988)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.5% (3,190,951)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.9% (2,730,413)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.9% (3,577,719)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (4,662,159)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.4% (2,871,204)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.6% (3,213,059)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.2% (1,169,844)
$200,000 or more
4.2% (1,148,900)
Income Buffalo NY USA
Less than $10,000 9.6% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.8% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.5% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.9% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.4% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.6% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.2% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 15.2% 11.4%

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