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Buffalo, Iowa

Buffalo, Iowa, in Scott county, is 8 miles SW of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 161 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is considered part of the Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metropolitan area. Buffalo has a population of 1,321.

The People and Families of Buffalo

In Buffalo, about 62% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buffalo had a median family income of $49,808. You could say that Buffalo is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Buffalo Housing

About 73% of housing units in Buffalo are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Buffalo, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Buffalo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Buffalo Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Buffalo Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Buffalo, IA

Comparing Buffalo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women87
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times63
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built35
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