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14224

Buffalo, NY

Total Population
40,745
Median Household Income
$76,475
Median Home Value
$203,200
Median Rent
$1,049

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$76,475
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$203,200
100.4% above state median
Rent
$1,049
100% above state median
Median Age
45.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Buffalo, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

32.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 45.7 years, likely more established households.

Low poverty rate of 7.0%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$76,475
+1.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-49,249,621
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.24 people

Total Households
18,002
Family Households
44.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
33.5%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
18.9%
#3 Industry
Finance
18.6%
Total Employed Residents:11,487

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.0%
190 workers
Public Transit
0.2%
44 workers
Total Commuting Workers:19,205
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.7%
21,645 employed
Labor Force
22,640
984 unemployed
Median Age
45.7 years
Per Capita Income
$40,788
Poverty Rate
7.0%

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