Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Buffalo, MN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,138
Population
17,356
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Small-town coziness with a quirky personality
Suburb
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Commuter
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Rural
Buffalo is a small city positioned about forty miles northwest of Minneapolis. The Downtown district on the shore of Buffalo Lake is a vibrant slice of timeless Americana, and serves as the headquarters of an active arts scene that includes the Buffalo Community Theater and the Buffalo Community Orchestra. The surrounding lakes and forests provide endless opportunities for spending quality time outdoors, including boating, fishing, and hiking. The central portion of town between Buffalo Lake, Lake Pulaski, and Mary Lake features a heavy concentration of shopping centers and restaurants, while more outlying portions of the city are generally covered by more tranquil residential neighborhoods.
Explore the City
An elegant craftsman-style home with upscale landscaping sits on the shores of Lake Pulaski.
Upscale homes with dock access line Lake Pulaski.
Buffalo Books & Coffee is a local favorite for hand-selected books and a cozy atmosphere.
Historic brick buildings with quaint shops and cafes line streets in downtown Buffalo.
Cozy up to the bar at Hayes' Public House in downtown Buffalo.
Buffalo Heights Golf Course offers nine holes of golf, a practice course, and a restaurant.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,354
Average: $100,527
Education
3,886
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,993
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Buffalo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Buffalo, MN is $1,064 for a studio, $1,138 for one bedroom, $1,316 for two bedrooms, and $1,521 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Buffalo has increased by 4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,138/month
761 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Buffalo, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
437 Students
Public
Grades K-5
437 Students
Public
Grades K-5
224 Students
Public
Grades K-5
452 Students
Public
Grades K-5
452 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,142 Students
Buffalo Community Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,142 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
21 Students
Public
Grades K-8
4 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,818 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,818 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
33 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
21 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.