Living in West Buffalo, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Buffalo · Census data 2020–2024
West Buffalo has 2,862 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $79,095 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $269,700, the median rent is $1,092/month.
West Buffalo at a glance
- Population
- 2,862
- Median age
- 46.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,095State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $269,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,092/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Buffalo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Buffalo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Buffalo the median home value is $269,700, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,564 a month in housing costs.
West Buffalo median household income
The median household income in West Buffalo is $79,095 and the income per person is $64,280. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Buffalo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,293
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.34
West Buffalo demographics
- Population
- 2,862
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 1,222
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Buffalo ›
Education in West Buffalo
20.6% of adults 25 and older in West Buffalo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Buffalo
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.6%
West Buffalo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Buffalo | 2,862 | $79,095 | $269,700 | $1,092 |
| Lewis | 1,408 | $63,590 | $231,300 | $888 |
| Buffalo | 3,584 | $66,781 | $223,200 | $960 |
| Vicksburg | 289 | $37,961 | — | $657 |
| Mifflinburg | 3,473 | $67,391 | $209,500 | $922 |
| White Deer | 4,402 | $83,611 | $190,900 | $761 |
| Kelly | 3,765 | $54,886 | $242,900 | $912 |
| Washington | 1,884 | $76,538 | $256,600 | $917 |
| Limestone | 1,894 | $88,281 | $294,200 | $1,192 |
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What is the median household income in West Buffalo, PA?
The median household income in West Buffalo is $79,095, 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 West Buffalo?
The median home value in West Buffalo is $269,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Buffalo?
The median gross rent in West Buffalo is $1,092 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is West Buffalo, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Buffalo?
The median age in West Buffalo is 46.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Buffalo?
The average commute to work in West Buffalo is 21 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Buffalo?
The unemployment rate in West Buffalo is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Buffalo?
20.6% of adults in West 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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