Median owner-occupied home value
$164,200± $5,446 margin of errorEstimated by homeowners; not a current sale price.
Buffalo, NY housing and neighborhood guide
Home values, rents and population for Buffalo from the U.S. Census Bureau, with local resources and the questions to ask before you move.
The housing picture
2020–2024 American Community Survey · Buffalo city, New York
Median monthly gross rent
$1,046± $18 margin of errorContract rent plus applicable utility and fuel costs.
Population
276,854± 74 margin of errorResidents within the Census place boundary.
Housing units
136,850± 1,365 margin of errorOccupied and vacant housing units.
Occupied housing units
119,630± 1,553 margin of errorHomes occupied by owners or renters.
Owner-occupied housing units
51,496± 1,556 margin of errorOccupied homes in which the owner lives.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year ↗. Retrieved Sep 28, 2026. Place ID: 3611000. Dollar amounts are in 2024 dollars. Survey estimates describe a period, not a live housing market.
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2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates. Dollar amounts are in 2024 dollars; published margins of error use a 90% confidence level. These downloadable source tables cover all Census geographies.
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Local resources reviewed .
Start with Buffalo's property record card
Buffalo's City Property Resources page links its Online Property Record Card, parcel maps and Permits and Inspection Department. Use the record card to identify the property, then follow the separate permit route for questions about past work.
Open local resourceRead the Green Code with the address map
The city's Green Code guide pairs an address-searchable zoning map with the Unified Development Ordinance and a separate Pedestrian Priority Frontage Map. Consult the relevant zone text before discussing a renovation or change of use with the city.
Open local resourceQuestions about Buffalo
Where do I find the Green Code zone for a Buffalo address?
The city's guide explains how to search its interactive map by street number and name, then follow the linked ordinance for that zone. The same page links project-approval forms; finding a zone on the map does not itself approve work.
Source: buffalony.gov ↗What is the median home value in Buffalo?
The 2020–2024 ACS estimate for the median value of owner-occupied homes in Buffalo is $164,200 in 2024 dollars. This describes owner-reported values over a five-year period. For a purchase or sale today, request recent comparable transactions for the specific neighborhood and property type.
What is the median rent in Buffalo?
The 2020–2024 ACS median monthly gross rent for Buffalo is $1,046 in 2024 dollars. Gross rent includes contract rent and applicable utility and fuel costs. It is a historical survey estimate, not today's asking rent or a quote for an individual property.
Does this describe a specific neighborhood?
These figures cover Buffalo city, New York. City boundaries, ZIP codes, school attendance areas, and named neighborhoods can differ. Use a property's address to check the details that matter to you; a city-wide median will not describe every block or home.
How can I compare Buffalo with another place?
Use the city comparison to view figures from the same ACS release side by side. Then compare current property choices, your actual commute, and address-specific conditions. Differences between survey estimates can fall within their margins of error; the comparison does not rank which place is best.