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Buffalo, New York · ZIP 14214

Buffalo — ZIP 14214

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Buffalo (14214) scores 52/100 — Fair for Buffalo. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $297K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency38%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$297K
Median rent$1,578/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: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$297K

Median Rent

$1,578/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
RESEARCH LABORATORY HS-BIOINFORMATIC09–12174
75%
70%
LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY09–12469
67%
10%
MIDDLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL09–12302
52%
75%
BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOLKG–12899
43%
45%
BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOLKG–08465
12%
25%
DR GEORGE BLACKMAN ECCPK–04333
8%
17%
DR LYDIA T WRIGHT SCH OF EXCELLENCEPK–08560
6%
14%
PRIMARY HALL PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOLPK–04220Not 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

21,162

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

42%

Median Age

31.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 14214 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 14214 has a school score of 59/100. 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 14214 is approximately $297K. 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 14214 in Buffalo has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. 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.