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Buffalo, NY

Aggregated across 20 ZIP codes in Buffalo.

Population: 328,056 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Buffalo, NY is $257,820 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,471 after a median 66 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,466/month. 88 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, winterweather, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 14.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$257,820

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$257,820
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+25.3%
10-year appreciation
+126.7%
All-time peak (2025-12)
$260,050
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$250,471
Median list price
$265,356
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
+1.5%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
622
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
227

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,466/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,126/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,368/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,671/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,903/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
114.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
88
Elementary schools
54
Middle schools
4
High schools
24
Charter schools
20
School districts serving the area
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK, BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Schools include
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK, HERMAN BADILLO BILINGUAL ACADEMY, HUTCHINSON CENTRAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, D'YOUVILLE-PORTER CAMPUS, LEONARDO DA VINCI HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.8°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
43.8°F
Annual precipitation
43.0 in
Annual snowfall
36.3 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)
48
Days with Good air quality
202
Days with Moderate air quality
156
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
20
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (1 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
683
Nearest airport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
KALEIDA HEALTH, SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL, KENMORE MERCY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,665 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,942
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
389,528
Average weekly wage
$1,181
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
529

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

How it compares

BuffaloState medianUS median
Median home value$257,820$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$250,471$363,950$325,000
Median days on market66 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,466/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Buffalo, NY?
$257,820.
What is the median sale price in Buffalo, NY?
$250,471.
How long do homes take to sell in Buffalo, NY?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Buffalo, NY?
Typical rent: $1,466/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Buffalo, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Buffalo, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
88 schools (54 elementary, 4 middle, 24 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Buffalo, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Buffalo, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Buffalo, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 114.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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