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Buffalo, WV
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Population: 979
Home Price: $113,100
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Overview
Buffalo is a village in the state of West Virginia with a population of 979. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Buffalo has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(F) Poor
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
26.6 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Buffalo, WV
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Buffalo
West Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,381
$24,785
$32,693
Median Household Income
$48,125
$47,861
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
11.4%
8.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
16.4%
10.5%
Age
Buffalo
West Virginia
United States
Median Age
47.0
43.8
42.3
Gender
Buffalo
West Virginia
United States
Male
48.5%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
51.5%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Buffalo
West Virginia
United States
White
99.6%
92.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.4%
0.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.0%
2.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Buffalo
West Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$113,100
$106,257
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$408
$519
$801
Family Households
53.9%
53.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
27.5%
27.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
82.9%
73.3%
72.9%
Renters
17.1%
26.7%
27.1%
Education
Buffalo
West Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.5%
9.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
55.7%
55.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
17.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.3%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
8.1%
9.6%
15.0%
Proficiency
Buffalo
West Virginia
United States
Mathematics
34.5%
39.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
NA%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Buffalo
West Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
5.0
3.0
Rape
NA
25.4
38.0
Robbery
NA
19.5
40.7
Assault
NA
172.6
188.5
Property Crime
Buffalo
West Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
200.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1408.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
87.3
167.1
Arson
NA
6.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Buffalo, WV
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
steak
refried beans
chickfila
thanksgiving dinner
beer
dining
burgers
meals
hot sauce
chef
bbq
meal
ice cream
football
fantasy football
college football
ncaa football
coaching
country music
teams
ncaa
racing
softball
nfl
swimming
baseball
basketball
creative
miami dolphins
fishing
hunting
dining
television
outdoor
creative
tv
sports
fishing
dining
facility
mountains
swimming
hunting
mountain
sports
boutique
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