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.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Johnson Food Center
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Lions Park
Park
City Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Weaver's Leather Store
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buffalo Center.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

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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crime C-

Buffalo Center crime rates are 2,111 per 100k, which is 30% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,738 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
373 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment F

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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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Buffalo Center Fire Department
Fire Station
Mercy Family Care - Buffalo Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

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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schools B+

The Buffalo Center graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
61%
C-
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (2) D-
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
North Iowa Middle School
High Schools (1) D-
North Iowa High School
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Buffalo Center Area Facts

  • Buffalo Center has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Buffalo Center crime rates are 30% 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+ 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