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What are the crime rate and median income in Buffalo, NY?
FBI figures for 2025 show 7.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Buffalo, about 2.0 times the rate across New York (3.7). The median household income is $50,041 and the median home value is $164,200. About 276,854 people live in Buffalo.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Buffalo?
Buffalo's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 7.3 per 1,000 residents, based on 2,016 offenses reported to the FBI. It stands at about 2.0 times the New York rate (3.7); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 30. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 9,336 (33.8 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 5.8 per 1,000, about 3.0 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 17% between 2021 and 2025 (2,441 to 2,016).
| Offense (2025) | Buffalo count | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,016 | 7.3 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 30 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 132 | 0.48 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 442 | 1.6 | 0.91 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,412 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 9,336 | 33.8 | 15.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 1,167 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 6,558 | 23.7 | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,611 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Buffalo changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,441 | 7,887 | 66 |
| 2022 | 2,152 | 9,067 | 67 |
| 2023 | 2,099 | 11,722 | 40 |
| 2024 | 2,108 | 10,845 | 38 |
| 2025 | 2,016 | 9,336 | 30 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Buffalo Police Department's own reports.
How does Buffalo compare with New York?
The median household income in Buffalo is $50,041, 42% lower than the New York median ($85,974). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $164,200, and half of renters pay more than $1,046 a month. About 276,854 people live on 40 square miles of land, roughly 6,856 per square mile. The city lies in Erie County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Buffalo | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 276,854 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $50,041 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,200 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,046 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 26.0% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 43.0% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.3 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Buffalo?
Erie County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Buffalo?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 15 highway work zones in Buffalo city limits (7 active that day). Roads listed: NY 33, I-190 and NY 198. 4 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Buffalo?
Inside the city limits there are 82 public schools (2024-25) and 10 private schools (2023-24). 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. 12 state parks or recreation areas: Amherst State Park, Beaver Island State Park, Buckhorn Island State Park, Buffalo Harbor State Park and DeVeaux Woods State Park and 7 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Buffalo
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Buffalo city limits, plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Firearm And Safety Training (Buffalo), Metro Loan INC (Buffalo) and Nicks Sporting Goods (Buffalo).
Liquor stores
36 liquor stores are on the map inside the Buffalo city limits: 5 Star Wine & Spirits (Buffalo), 7 Wine 6 INC (Buffalo), Abbott Wines & Spirits (Buffalo), Amherst St Wine & Liquor (Buffalo), Bailey Discount Liquor & Wine (Buffalo), Broadway Wine And Spirits (Buffalo), Buffalo Discount Liquor (Buffalo), Buffalo Metro Liquor & Wine (Buffalo) and 28 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Buffalo city limits: Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York-Buffalo Health Center (Buffalo).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Buffalo?
In 2025, Buffalo had 7.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2,016 reported), about 2.0 times the New York rate (3.7). The property-crime rate was 33.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Buffalo?
$50,041 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $85,974 for New York.
How much do homes cost in Buffalo?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $164,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $423,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Buffalo?
Erie County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Cheektowaga, NY (6 mi) · Tonawanda Town, NY (6 mi) · Rochester, NY (66 mi) · Irondequoit, NY (69 mi) · Erie, PA (82 mi) · Syracuse, NY (138 mi)
More: New York statewide numbers · county page: Erie County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Buffalo city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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