Buffalo, Minnesota · ZIP 55313

Buffalo — ZIP 55313

Buffalo (55313) scores 83/100 — Good for Minnesota. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $385K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100

Avg math proficiency53%

Avg reading proficiency55%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100

Typical home value$385K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$385K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

580

Violent Crime

Property Crime

514

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wright County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY	KG–05	419	71%	67%
PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY	PK–05	348	57%	57%
BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE	06–08	1,160	52%	51%
Tatanka Elementary STEM School	KG–05	393	49%	49%
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY	KG–05	257	47%	52%
BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH	09–12	1,681	44%	58%
Terra Nova School	06–12	84	Not reported	50%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

24,862

Median Income

$92K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

40 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 55313 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 55313 has a school score of 70/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 55313 is approximately $385K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 55313 in Buffalo has an overall NeighborScore of 83/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.