Buffalo, New York

Population 259,386

Buffalo is located in Erie County, NY. The population is 259,386, making Buffalo the largest city in Erie County and the 2nd largest city in the state of New York.

There are 88 public schools in Buffalo with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Buffalo is high , and there are 687 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Buffalo is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Buffalo property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Buffalo include Sloan, Kenmore and Lackawanna.

Buffalo Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.7%

Crime Rate

41.3% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 266
  • Violent Crimes: 991
  • Robbery: 314
  • Burglary: 630
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

56.15% Higher than national avg.
  • 687 offenders in Buffalo
  • 26.49 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,113 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 94
  • Registered Polluters: 95
  • Superfunds: 99
  • Tanks & Spills: 825

Unemployment

High 6.0%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Crime view details

687 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Reports view all

118 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Buffalo, NY issued 118 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 118 permits, 66 were issued for single family homes and 52 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Buffalo, NY issued 79 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 79 permits, 32 were issued for single family homes and 47 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $801
  • 1 Bedroom: $841
  • 2 Bedrooms: $996
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,230
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,380

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Environmental Hazards

1113 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Buffalo, NY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Buffalo, NY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.64 Average
    Buffalo, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.52°
  • February 26.57°
  • March 36.22°
  • April 47.67°
  • May 59.13°
  • June 67.1°
  • July 72.23°
  • August 70.97°
  • September 64.02°
  • October 52.08°
  • November 41.73°
  • December 32.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Buffalo, NY

Earthquakes
Buffalo, NY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Buffalo, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Buffalo, NY has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Buffalo, NY has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Buffalo, NY: $32,883

Unemployment

Unemployment in Buffalo is 6.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.19%
White Collar - 58.81%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Brian Higgins
  • Chris Collins

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

29 FCC Towers view all