Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area, NY
Living in the Buffalo Metro Area
Bikeability42
Walkability43
Commute73
Public Transit47
Affordability75
Public Safety54
Airports28
Hospitals15
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1MPopulation-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
$58kMedian 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
$148kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$674Median 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
Autism Services
2 miles, SW
Jewish Heritage Day School
2 miles, S
The Summit Center
2 miles, S
St Christopher Elementary School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area, NY
University at Buffalo
3 miles, S
Daemen College
5 miles, S
Medaille College
9 miles, SW
Canisius College
9 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area, NY
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
7 miles, SW
Erie County Medical Center
9 miles, S
Sisters of Charity Hospital
9 miles, SW
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
10 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Buffalo-Cheektowaga Metro Area, NY
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
8 miles, S
Niagara Falls International Airport
10 miles, NW
Greater Rochester International Airport
56 miles, E
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
97 miles, SW