Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area, NY

Living in the Buffalo Metro Area

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 43
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 47
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 54
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 15
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Colleges 64
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Schools 63
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Residents

1.1M Population -7.1k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black12%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate29%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$674 Median Monthly Rent +$164 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas86%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Buffalo Metro Area

United States45
New York39

Property Crime in the Buffalo Metro Area

United States48
New York28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 21
Feb 26 2 16
Mar 34 3 11
Apr 46 3 3
May 57 3 0
Jun 67 3 0
Jul 71 3 0
Aug 70 3 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 41 4 6
Dec 30 3 19

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Buffalo Metro Area

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area, NY

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Autism Services
2 miles, SW
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The Summit Center
2 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area, NY

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Daemen College
5 miles, S
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Medaille College
9 miles, SW
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Canisius College
9 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area, NY

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Airports

Airports near Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area, NY

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