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  • City in New York
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Buffalo

#19 in Best Places to Live in Buffalo Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Buffalo is a city in New York with a population of 276,011. Buffalo is in Erie County. Living in Buffalo offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Buffalo there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Buffalo and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Buffalo...
    Population
    276,011
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $112,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $849
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      57%
    • Own
      43%
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    Buffalo Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      628.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      25.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      50
      40.7
    • Robbery
      238.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      411.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,049.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      467.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Buffalo

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $42,186
    National
    $69,021
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