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Buffalo, New York

city · Erie County

At a glance

276,854
Population
$164,200
Median home value (all homes)
46% below U.S. median
$249,040
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,046/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$50,041
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
19.9 min
Average commute
88.5%
Homes with broadband
53.99%
Locations with fiber available
7.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing28% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities7% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost24% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college0 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates87%
College graduates31.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Buffalo Economic Development
The Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning (OSP) coordinates development activities throughout the City of Buffalo and oversees four divisions: Development, Real Estate, Planning & Zoning, and Environmental Affairs. It coordinates with closely associated development agencies (BUDC, BURA, Bridges Development, and BMHA) to foster job creation, improve the business environment, and guide land use and environmental planning.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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