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Buffalo, New York · ZIP 14211

Buffalo — ZIP 14211

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Buffalo (14211) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Buffalo. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $122K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency19%
Avg reading proficiency15%
Schools nearby10

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index94/100
Typical home value$122K
Median rent$1,236/mo

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: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$122K

Median Rent

$1,236/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

23,253

Violent Crime

2,765

Property Crime

20,488

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Erie County, New York (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
EAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL09–12386
75%
Not reported
KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOLKG–08419
18%
25%
PERSISTENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLKG–07434
12%
8%
HARVEY AUSTIN SCHOOL #97PK–08487
11%
14%
PS 59 DR CHARLES DREW SCIENCE MAGNET03–08293
9%
16%
BUILD COMMUNITY SCHOOLPK–08371
7%
15%
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR #48PK–08413
3%
12%
BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL IIKG–12704Not reportedNot reported
PS 90PK–02179Not reportedNot reported
BRICK BUFFALO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLKG–0272Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

23,951

Median Income

$36K

Homeownership

45%

Median Age

33.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 14211 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 14211 has a school score of 49/100. 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 14211 is approximately $122K. 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 14211 in Buffalo has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. 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.