City Intelligence
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.
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%
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
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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.