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Buffalo, MN


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Buffalo, Minnesota

Buffalo, Minnesota, in Wright county, is 21 miles W of Maple Grove, Minnesota (center to center) and 32 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Buffalo has a population of 10,097.

The People and Families of Buffalo

In Buffalo, about 58% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Buffalo is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buffalo had a median family income of $59,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Buffalo ($2,550). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Buffalo Housing

About 72% of housing units in Buffalo are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Buffalo tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Buffalo, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Buffalo, MN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home74
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use35
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes63
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime52
Low Property Crime32

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