Below Average CostSafer than AverageSWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Is University at Buffalo, NY a Good Place to Live?
University at Buffalo is a small town of 6,189 in New York, with a median household income of N/A
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
University at Buffalo stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether University at Buffalo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All University at Buffalo city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.4
University at Buffalo's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in University at Buffalo costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
University at Buffalo, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,361
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
University at Buffalo's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
238.6 /100k
Property Crime
1352.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
University at Buffalo is served primarily by SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
University at Buffalo, NY
National Avg
School District
SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
96.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
University at Buffalo sees average highs of 32.1°F in January
and 80.2°F in July,
with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 95.4 inches of snow per year.
University at Buffalo's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes University at Buffalo roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $1,361/month.
University at Buffalo's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1352.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in University at Buffalo are operated by SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 96.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
University at Buffalo, NY has a population of 6,189, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
University at Buffalo averages 32.1°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches
with about 95.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
University at Buffalo, NY is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 14261, 14228, 14260.
The population of University at Buffalo, New York is 6,189 with a median age of 19.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in University at Buffalo: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare University at Buffalo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
