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Explore the life in Buffalo based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Buffalo
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Buffalo
3. Crime In Buffalo
4. Cost of Living In Buffalo
5. Gender In Buffalo
6. Household Income For Buffalo
7. Education In Buffalo
8. Race & Ethnicity In Buffalo

Buffalo is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 255805 residents.. The poverty rate of Buffalo is 28.3%, which is 102% higher than national average. The typical household in Buffalo earns $39677 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 8 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 58.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Buffalo, only 87% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Buffalo remained 7.6%, which is 62% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Buffalo, only 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Buffalo is 84, which is 16% lower than national average. Median home value in Buffalo is $101000 , which is 56% lower than national average. While median income in Buffalo remained $39677, which is 41% lower than national average.

Jobs40%

Housing60%

Affordability60%

Safety30%

Amenities100%

Diversity100%

Education70%

Commute85%

The overall crime rate in Buffalo, New York is 75% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Buffalo is 162% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Buffalo is 57% higher than national average. You have 1 in 99 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 33 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New York	5	7	10	10	1
In USA	455	613	651	714	229

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New York	1	1	1	2	23
In USA	145	109	45	185	1394