Buffalo, MN

Living in Buffalo

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 21
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 60
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 93
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Colleges 67
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Schools 71
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Residents

16k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate28%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty
30  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office22%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$204k Median Home Value +$700 (2010–19)
36% Built 2000 or Later
$890 Median Monthly Rent +$207 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas80%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Buffalo

United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Wright County12

Property Crime in Buffalo

United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Wright County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 12 1 9
Feb 17 1 7
Mar 30 2 8
Apr 45 3 3
May 58 3 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 47 3 0
Nov 31 2 8
Dec 17 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding20
Tornado15
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Buffalo, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Buffalo, MN

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Lakeside Academy
6 miles, E
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Holy Spirit Academy
9 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Buffalo, MN

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Crown College
21 miles, S
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Walden University
32 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Buffalo, MN

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Buffalo Hospital
1 miles, N
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Maple Grove Hospital
19 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Buffalo, MN

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