Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buffalo Lake.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Buffalo Lake is 84/100 - which is 15% lower than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Buffalo Lake crime rates are 310 per 100k, which is 86% lower than Minnesota
Property Crime
310 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
0 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C-

The median income in Buffalo Lake is $47,063 - which is 26% lower than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$47,063 F
Unemployment Rate
0.0% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Buffalo Lake Police Department
Police
Buffalo Lake Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Buffalo Lake home prices are $93,700 - which is 51% lower than Minnesota
Home Price
$93,700 F
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B

The Buffalo Lake graduation rate is 74% - which is 17% lower than Minnesota
School Test Scores
77% A-
High School Grad. Rates
74% D
Elementary Schools (1) F
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High Schools (0) F
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ratings N/A

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Buffalo Lake, MN Area Guide

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Buffalo Lake Area Facts

  • Buffalo Lake has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Buffalo Lake crime rates are 86% lower than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in Buffalo Lake is 15% lower than the Minnesota average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Buffalo Lake? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Buffalo Lake? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buffalo Lake.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Buffalo Lake? The cost of living in Buffalo Lake is 84/100 - which is 15% lower than Minnesota.
      Buffalo Lake
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Buffalo Lake? Buffalo Lake crime rates are 310, which are 86% lower than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      310 per 100k people

      87% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 323

      87% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Buffalo Lake? The median income in Buffalo Lake is $47,063 which is 26% lower than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $47,06315% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,60917% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Buffalo Lake a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Buffalo Lake home prices? Buffalo Lake home prices are $93,700 - which is 51% lower than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $93,70049% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $57040% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      16% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Buffalo Lake have good schools? The Buffalo Lake graduation rate is 74% - which is 17% lower than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      60% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Buffalo Lake a good place to live? Buffalo Lake has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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