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14228

Buffalo, NY

Total Population
25,038
Median Household Income
$70,960
Median Home Value
$238,100
Median Rent
$1,205

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$70,960
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$238,100
100.5% above state median
Rent
$1,205
100% above state median
Median Age
32.7 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.

High education levels with 50.5% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 32.7 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 15.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$70,960
-5.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
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: 2.43 people

Total Households
10,136
Family Households
35.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
36.3%
#2 Industry
Finance
18.2%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
14.3%
Total Employed Residents:5,932

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.9%
305 workers
Public Transit
2.6%
275 workers
Total Commuting Workers:10,575
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.5%
12,220 employed
Labor Force
13,116
852 unemployed
Median Age
32.7 years
Per Capita Income
$38,914
Poverty Rate
15.5%

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