What are the schools like in Buffalo, TX?

Buffalo is served primarily by BUFFALO ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Buffalo?

The median household income in Buffalo, TX is $57,813 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.9%.

What is the weather like in Buffalo, TX?

Buffalo has an average high temperature of 59.5°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Buffalo, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Buffalo, TX affordable or expensive?

Buffalo's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Buffalo is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $79,300 and the median rent is $934 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Buffalo, TX?

Buffalo has a violent crime rate of 106.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2122.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Buffalo, TX a Good Place to Live?

Buffalo is a small town of 1,838 in Texas, with a median household income of $57,813 and a 10.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Buffalo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Buffalo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All 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: 89.9

Buffalo's overall cost of living index is 89.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Buffalo costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Buffalo, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$79,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$934	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,813	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Buffalo's violent crime rate is 106.1 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

106.1 /100k

Property Crime

2122.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Buffalo is served primarily by BUFFALO ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Buffalo, TX	National Avg
School District	BUFFALO ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	1.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Buffalo sees average highs of 59.5°F in January and 94.0°F in July, with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Buffalo, TX
Average High — January	59.5°F
Average High — July	94.0°F
Annual Precipitation	42.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Buffalo, TX	National Avg
Population	1,838	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jewett, TX 8 mi Centerville, TX 15 mi Oakwood, TX 15 mi Teague, TX 17 mi Fairfield, TX 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Buffalo

Buffalo, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75831

Buffalo vs Other Cities

Buffalo, TX vs Jewett, TX Buffalo, TX vs Centerville, TX Buffalo, TX vs Oakwood, TX Buffalo, TX vs Teague, TX Buffalo, TX vs Fairfield, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buffalo, TX affordable or expensive?

Buffalo's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Buffalo roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $79,300 and median rent is $934/month.

What is the crime rate in Buffalo, TX?

Buffalo's violent crime rate is 106.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2122.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Buffalo?

Public schools in Buffalo are operated by BUFFALO ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 1.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Buffalo, TX a good place to live?

Buffalo, TX has a population of 1,838, a median household income of $57,813, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Buffalo?

Buffalo averages 59.5°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Buffalo?

Buffalo, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75831.

What is the population of Buffalo?

The population of Buffalo, Texas is 1,838 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Buffalo?

Key numbers for living in Buffalo: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $79,300, median household income $57,813, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Buffalo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.