Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Buffalo
Buffalo, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,237
Population
252,712
Renter Mix
63% Rent
Welcome to Queen City, the second largest city in New York State
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The secret is out – Buffalo is an idyllic city for renters on a budget with its low cost of living and affordable apartments. As the second largest city in the State of New York, Buffalo is a hub for innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, and so many more. Known as the Queen City, Buffalo is also nicknamed the “City of Light” because it was one of the first metropolises to benefit from the light powered by the Niagara River.
Nestled along Lake Erie, Buffalo is home to an array of lush parks and beautiful views. There’s no shortage of entertainment options in this major metropolitan area. Residents enjoy cheering on the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field, listening to live music at Canalside, and sipping a pint at one of the many local breweries in town. The city’s affluent past has left behind historic architecture, ranging from grand buildings in Downtown to 19th century Victorian mansions.
Buffalo’s thriving community appreciates the city’s events like Taste of Buffalo and Allentown Art Festival. The Buffalo Zoo, Delaware Park, the Buffalo Museum of Science, and Kleinhans Music Hall are just a few of the major attractions awaiting your arrival in the city of Buffalo.
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Aerial view of Buffalo
The beautiful Niagara Falls
Cheering on the Buffalo Bills
Niagara Falls State Park is a popular tourist destination
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,028
Average: $62,202
Education
62,483
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
112,129
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Buffalo has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
63%
Non-Renters
37%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Buffalo, NY is $1,113 for a studio, $1,237 for one bedroom, $1,443 for two bedrooms, and $1,680 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Buffalo has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,237/month
677 Sq Ft
House
$2,413/month
1,388 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,871/month
908 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,195/month
1,697 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Buffalo, NY is 2.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Buffalo is 0.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,113 - $1,680. You can expect to pay 2.7% less for groceries, 8.3% less for utilities, and 3.4% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Buffalo, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park
Public
Grades K-12
1,088 Students
Persistence Prep Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-5
434 Students
Public
Grades K-12
931 Students
Public
Grades K-8
772 Students
Public
Grades K-8
654 Students
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park
Public
Grades K-12
1,088 Students
Public
Grades K-12
931 Students
Public
Grades K-8
772 Students
Public
Grades K-8
654 Students
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts
Public
Grades K-12
617 Students
Middle Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
304 Students
City Honors School At Fosdick Masten Park
Public
Grades K-12
1,088 Students
Public
Grades K-12
931 Students
Buffalo Academy For The Visual And Perform Arts
Public
Grades K-12
617 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
363 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buffalo Museum of Science
- Canalside
- Buffalo Zoo
- Delaware Park
- Buffalo Harbor State Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Buffalo Niagara International
- Niagara Falls International
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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 February 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.