Living in South Buffalo, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Buffalo · Census data 2020–2024
South Buffalo has 2,681 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $93,241 (20% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $246,000, the median rent is $858/month.
South Buffalo at a glance
- Population
- 2,681
- Median age
- 50State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $93,241State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $246,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $858/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is South Buffalo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Buffalo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Buffalo the median home value is $246,000, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,605 a month in housing costs.
South Buffalo median household income
The median household income in South Buffalo is $93,241 and the income per person is $43,253. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Buffalo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,213
- Owner-occupied
- 92.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.2%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.37
South Buffalo demographics
- Population
- 2,681
- Median age
- 50
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 1,124
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Buffalo ›
Education in South Buffalo
27.9% of adults 25 and older in South Buffalo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Buffalo
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
South Buffalo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Buffalo | 2,681 | $93,241 | $246,000 | $858 |
| Freeport | 1,708 | $48,843 | $110,600 | $774 |
| Cadogan | 290 | $75,750 | $80,000 | $683 |
| Gilpin | 2,243 | $72,614 | $158,300 | $874 |
| North Buffalo | 2,661 | $75,799 | $182,900 | $929 |
| Bethel | 1,058 | $59,205 | $143,800 | $879 |
| Buffalo | 8,070 | $99,635 | $320,700 | $1,141 |
| Ford Cliff | 409 | $70,833 | $107,300 | $1,250 |
| Winfield | 3,325 | $91,488 | $267,100 | $1,193 |
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What is the median household income in South Buffalo, PA?
The median household income in South Buffalo is $93,241, 20% higher than 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 South Buffalo?
The median home value in South Buffalo is $246,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Buffalo?
The median gross rent in South Buffalo is $858 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is South Buffalo, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in South Buffalo?
The median age in South Buffalo is 50 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Buffalo?
The average commute to work in South Buffalo is 32 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Buffalo?
The unemployment rate in South Buffalo is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Buffalo?
27.9% of adults in South 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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