Living in North Buffalo, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Buffalo · Census data 2020–2024
North Buffalo has 2,661 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $75,799 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $182,900, the median rent is $929/month.
North Buffalo at a glance
- Population
- 2,661
- Median age
- 43.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $75,799State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $182,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $929/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is North Buffalo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Buffalo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Buffalo the median home value is $182,900, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $929 per month, which is 16.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,242 a month in housing costs.
North Buffalo median household income
The median household income in North Buffalo is $75,799 and the income per person is $36,824. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Buffalo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,157
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.49
North Buffalo demographics
- Population
- 2,661
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 1,065
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Buffalo ›
Education in North Buffalo
23.8% of adults 25 and older in North Buffalo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Buffalo
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
North Buffalo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Buffalo | 2,661 | $75,799 | $182,900 | $929 |
| Cadogan | 290 | $75,750 | $80,000 | $683 |
| Ford City | 2,813 | $57,971 | $84,400 | $906 |
| Ford Cliff | 409 | $70,833 | $107,300 | $1,250 |
| Worthington | 499 | $74,000 | $162,800 | $869 |
| West Kittanning | 1,284 | $65,547 | $122,400 | $924 |
| South Buffalo | 2,681 | $93,241 | $246,000 | $858 |
| Manorville | 402 | $77,885 | $147,900 | $673 |
| Lenape Heights | 1,042 | $76,250 | $161,500 | $695 |
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What is the median household income in North Buffalo, PA?
The median household income in North Buffalo is $75,799, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Buffalo?
The median home value in North Buffalo is $182,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Buffalo?
The median gross rent in North Buffalo is $929 per month, about 16.1% of household income.
Is North Buffalo, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in North Buffalo?
The median age in North Buffalo is 43.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Buffalo?
The average commute to work in North Buffalo is 36 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Buffalo?
The unemployment rate in North Buffalo is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Buffalo?
23.8% of adults in North Buffalo have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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