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Buffalo, NY

Aggregated across 20 ZIP codes in Buffalo.

Population: 328,056 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Buffalo, NY is $259,273 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $298,293 after a median 15 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,449/month. 90 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, winter weather, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$259,273

Typical home value

+2.2%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$259,273
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+125.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2025)
$261,144
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$298,293
Median list price
$270,942
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
756
For-sale inventory
649
Sale-to-list ratio
104.0%
Active listings
835
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
217

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,449/mo
1-year rent change
+4.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,178/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,203/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,423/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,732/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,977/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
90
Elementary schools
55
Middle schools
4
High schools
24
Charter schools
21
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK, BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL
Schools include
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK, HERMAN BADILLO BILINGUAL ACADEMY, HUTCHINSON CENTRAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, D'YOUVILLE-PORTER CAMPUS, BUFFALO SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, winter weather, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
425
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hooker (S Area) (10.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.5°F
Average high
54.4°F
Average low
38.6°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 in
Annual snowfall
154.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
264
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
83,516
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
68,554

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (1 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
12
Hospitals include
KALEIDA HEALTH, NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
23
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,665 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1942
Housing built before 1970
82.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,901
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
72.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
392,127
Average weekly wage
$1,279
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,213

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BuffaloState medianUS median
Typical home value$259,273$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$298,293$363,950$325,000
Median days on market15 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,449/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,901$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Buffalo, NY?
$259,273.
What is the median sale price in Buffalo, NY?
$298,293.
How long do homes take to sell in Buffalo, NY?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Buffalo, NY?
Typical rent: $1,449/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Buffalo, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, winter weather, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Buffalo, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 425 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Buffalo, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Buffalo, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Buffalo, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Buffalo, NY?
90 schools (55 elementary, 4 middle, 24 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Buffalo, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Buffalo, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Buffalo, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Buffalo

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