Housing data for University at Buffalo, NY
University at Buffalo, NY has an estimated 7,020 residents and 304 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Erie County.
100.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $2,047 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+13.7%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 7,020 (±383)
- Housing units
- 304 (±177)
- Households that rent
- 100.0%
- Median gross rent
- $2,047
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +13.7%
What stands out in University at Buffalo
Households that moved in since 2020: 79.6% (±25.6 points) in University at Buffalo, higher than in Erie County (19.7%).
Households that rent: 100.0% (±13.0 points) in University at Buffalo, higher than in Erie County (34.2%).
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 90.1% (±26.0 points) in University at Buffalo, higher than in Erie County (50.3%).
Homes built before 1980: 6.9% (±28.8 points) in University at Buffalo, lower than in Erie County (76.8%).
- How long people stay in University at Buffalo
- Renters and owners in University at Buffalo
- Rent burden in University at Buffalo
Housing in University at Buffalo at a glance
- Median rent: $2,047 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 90.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 100.0% of households rent
- Types of homes: 49.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Bedrooms: 25.7% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 6.9% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 47.0% heat with utility gas (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Commute and cars: 14.8 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +13.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 79.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Fair Market Rent: $1,800 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 14260)
University at Buffalo against Erie County, its state and the nation
| University at Buffalo | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 7,020 (±383) | 950,622 (exact) | 19,852,366 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 304 (±177) | 441,214 (±295) | 8,585,241 (±652) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 100.0% (±13.0 points) | 34.2% (±0.6 points) | 45.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $2,047 (±$1,180) | $1,090 (±$11) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | — | $72,839 (±$1,077) | $85,974 (±$402) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | — | $233,800 (±$1,649) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $4,622 (±$53) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 6.9% (±28.8 points) | 76.8% (±0.9 points) | 73.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 14.8 minutes (±1.6) | 21.3 minutes (±0.3) | 32.6 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 32.6% (±39.2 points) | 90.2% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 19.5 years (±0.3) | 40.4 years (±0.2) | 39.8 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
University at Buffalo covers 1.4 square miles of land, about 5,200 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How University at Buffalo has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 6,174 (±365) | 7,020 (±383) | +13.7% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 142 (±61) | 304 (±177) | +114.1% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,178 (±$200) | $2,047 (±$1,180) | +73.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 100.0% (±20.3 points) | 100.0% (±13.0 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±20.3 points) | 0.0% (±13.0 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Erie County
University at Buffalo has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Erie County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Erie County recorded 283 violent and 2,110 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in University at Buffalo
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14260 | 100% | 924 | — | — | — |
| 14261 | 71% | 5,033 | — | — | — |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near University at Buffalo
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggertsville | 2.5 mi | $886 | $248,100 | 26.5% |
| Village of Williamsville | 3.7 mi | $1,404 | $278,900 | 36.2% |
| Tonawanda Town | 4.6 mi | $1,102 | $215,200 | 26.9% |
| Town of Tonawanda | 4.6 mi | $1,098 | $213,900 | 27.8% |
| Village of Kenmore | 4.9 mi | $1,081 | $208,600 | 31.0% |
| Tonawanda | 4.9 mi | $835 | $173,600 | 26.8% |
| North Tonawanda | 5.5 mi | $934 | $197,200 | 29.9% |
| Harris Hill | 5.8 mi | $1,734 | $322,600 | 29.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for University at Buffalo, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,178 | $1,203 | $1,423 | $1,732 | $1,977 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for University at Buffalo, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,350 | $35,550 | $56,850 |
| 2 people | $24,400 | $40,600 | $65,000 |
| 3 people | $27,450 | $45,700 | $73,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,750 | $81,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,850 | $87,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,900 | $94,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,950 | $100,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,000 | $107,200 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $101,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
University at Buffalo is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Amherst, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about University at Buffalo
Are renters in University at Buffalo rent-burdened?
90.1% of renting households in University at Buffalo pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo has an estimated 304 (±177) renting households, 100.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How long is the average commute in University at Buffalo?
Workers who live in University at Buffalo, NY take an average of 14.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is University at Buffalo growing?
University at Buffalo, NY had an estimated 7,020 residents in 2020–2024 and 6,174 in 2015–2019, a change of +13.7%: a measurable increase by the Census Bureau’s test.
How often do people move in University at Buffalo?
79.6% of households in University at Buffalo, NY moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the Section 8 payment standard in University at Buffalo?
Housing authorities set payment standards between 90% and 110% of HUD’s Fair Market Rent; for fiscal year 2027, the two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA is $1,423, and the Small Area figure for 14260 is $1,800.
Is University at Buffalo growing?
In University at Buffalo, the number of residents went from 6,174 in 2015–2019 to 7,020 in 2020–2024 (+13.7%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in University at Buffalo?
The ZIP codes that cover University at Buffalo are 14260, 14261.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University at Buffalo CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University at Buffalo CDP, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University at Buffalo CDP, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University at Buffalo CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University at Buffalo CDP, New York
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University at Buffalo CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University at Buffalo CDP, New York
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for University at Buffalo CDP, New York (place:76280, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .