City Intelligence
Buffalo, NY
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Buffalo. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
130,036
Median Home
$219K
Median Income
$81K
Zip Codes Covered
3
With a population of 130,036, Buffalo is a large NY city. Median household income is $81K with homes valued around $219K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.
Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Buffalo, NY. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$219K
Vacancy Rate
4.0%
Owner-Occupied
75%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Buffalo, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
14221
Area StatsPop: 55,228
Home Value: $280K
14224
Area StatsPop: 40,745
Home Value: $203K
14225
Area StatsPop: 34,063
Home Value: $140K
Buffalo Area Map
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Schools Near Buffalo
Schools in and around Buffalo, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (2)
LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UNION EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle Schools (15)
AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL
BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL II
CHARTER SCHOOL OF INQUIRY
CHEEKTOWAGA MIDDLE SCHOOL
FREDERICK OLMSTED #156
HARVEY AUSTIN SCHOOL #97
KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL
LOVEJOY DISCOVERY SCHOOL #43
PS 27 HILLERY PARK ACADEMY
PS 69 HOUGHTON ACADEMY
RONALD PEOPLES SCHOOL OF SCHOLARS (THE)
SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL
SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL
WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
WINDERMERE BLVD SCHOOL
High Schools (3)
AMHERST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
CHEEKTOWAGA HIGH SCHOOL
HIGHGATE HEIGHTS
Livability Grades
How Buffalo stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 3 most populated zip codes for Buffalo and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.