Columbus, Buffalo, NY
Living in Columbus
Bikeability83
Walkability92
Commute88
Public Transit77
Affordability100
Public Safety33
Airports28
Hospitals16
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.9kPopulation+733 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
39%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black25%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household39%
Householder living alone50%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty+15% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked14%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$285kMedian Home Value+$161k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$767Median Monthly Rent+$348 (2010–19)
22%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached8%
Multiple units9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas3%
Utility gas75%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbus
United States45
New York39
Buffalo Metro Area47
Erie County48
Property Crime in Columbus
United States48
New York28
Buffalo Metro Area48
Erie County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 23 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 16 |
| Mar | 33 | 3 | 13 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 6 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 20 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding34
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus, Buffalo, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Academy of Scholars
1 miles, NE
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
1 miles, NE
Stanley G Falk School
1 miles, N
Catholic Academy West Buffalo
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus, Buffalo, NY
D'Youville College
1 miles, NW
Canisius College
3 miles, NE
Medaille College
3 miles, NE
SUNY Buffalo State
3 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus, Buffalo, NY
Kaleida Health
1 miles, NE
Brylin Hosp
2 miles, N
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
3 miles, N
Sisters of Charity Hospital
3 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Columbus, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
8 miles, NE
Niagara Falls International Airport
15 miles, N
Greater Rochester International Airport
63 miles, E
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
86 miles, SW