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Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Johnson Food Center
Grocery Store
Lions Park
Park
City Park
Park
Weaver's Leather Store
Clothing
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buffalo Center.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Buffalo Center is 84/100 - which is 6% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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Buffalo Center crime rates are 1,892 per 100k, which is 10% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,584 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
308 crimes per 100k C-
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The median income in Buffalo Center is $43,971 - which is 19% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$43,971 F
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Buffalo Center Fire Department
Fire Station
Mercy Family Care - Buffalo Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Buffalo Center home prices are $84,800 - which is 36% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$84,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Buffalo Center graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
North Iowa Middle School
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  • Buffalo Center has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Buffalo Center crime rates are 10% higher than the Iowa average
  • Cost of living in Buffalo Center is 6% lower than the Iowa average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Buffalo Center? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lions Park
      City Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Buffalo Center? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buffalo Center.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      25%

      22% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Buffalo Center? The cost of living in Buffalo Center is 84/100 - which is 6% lower than Iowa.
      Buffalo Center
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Buffalo Center? Buffalo Center crime rates are 1,892, which are 10% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,892 per 100k people

      17% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53

      17% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -28%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Buffalo Center? The median income in Buffalo Center is $43,971 which is 19% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $43,97121% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,19315% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      9% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Buffalo Center a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Mercy Family Care - Buffalo Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Buffalo Center home prices? Buffalo Center home prices are $84,800 - which is 36% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $84,80054% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $53144% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      20% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Buffalo Center have good schools? The Buffalo Center graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      28% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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