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Buffalo
City in New York, United States
Overview
Buffalo, New York, sits on the shores of Lake Erie and is known for its historic architecture, lively neighborhoods, and famous chicken wings. The city offers a mix of cultural attractions, green spaces, and a revitalized waterfront. Despite its smaller size, Buffalo boasts a lively arts and food scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
447
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.89°, -78.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,875
Local Cost
$1,630
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.7°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-24.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
947 mm
Internet Speed
257 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
98
Coworking
2
Cafes
22
Nightlife
36
Parks
38
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
3597.0
Airport
BUF
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 89/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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