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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
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 89/100.
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