Buffalo City Property Records in New York

Buffalo property records document ownership, transfers, assessed values, tax history, liens, mortgages, and other interests in real estate within Buffalo, New York. Users can access assessment and parcel information through The City of Buffalo Department of Assessment and Taxation, while recorded deeds, mortgages, and related land instruments are maintained by The Erie County Clerk’s Office. Property tax and county-level parcel resources may also be available through Erie County Real Property Tax Services. For court-related property matters—such as foreclosures, judgments, or litigation affecting title—users may search records through The Erie County Supreme Court or the New York State Unified Court System. These official sources provide the most reliable legal records for verifying ownership, tax status, encumbrances, and recorded property transactions in Buffalo.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$48,050
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$152,300
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,625
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
1%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$989 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
43%
Population
Population:
276,397

Buffalo Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section shows reported crime in Buffalo. It groups offenses into violent crimes, such as murder, robbery, and assault, and property crimes, such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

The reported violent crime counts are 34 murders, 432 robberies, and 1,348 assaults. In the property crime category, there were 10,428 total property crimes, including 1,199 burglaries and 2,185 motor vehicle thefts.

These figures show how many crimes were reported in Buffalo for each category, so readers can see which types of reported crime are most common in the city and how they compare with one another.

Robberies
Robberies:
432
Burglary
Burglary:
1199
Murder
Murder:
34
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
2185
Theft
Theft:
7044
Assault
Assault:
1348
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
119

What Is the Population Profile of Buffalo

Buffalo's Race and Ethnicity data shows a population that is mostly White, at 43% (118,104 residents). The three largest groups are White (43%, 118,104), Black (32%, 87,900), and Hispanic (13%, 35,196). Smaller groups include Asian (8%, 22,576), Two or More Races (4%, 10,832), and Other Race (0.34%, 937).

White
43%
118,104
Black
32%
87,900
Hispanic
13%
35,196
Asian
8%
22,576
Two + Races
4%
10,832
Other Race
0.34%
937
American Indian
0.30%
824
Pacific Islander
0.01%
25

Buffalo, Ratings Compared Across New York B+

The ratings for Buffalo cover different aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Nightlife (A+), Access to Bars (A+), and Diversity (A+). Other notable ratings include Public Schools (C), Jobs (C+), and Weather (C-). Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A
Nightlife
Nightlife
A+
Weather
Weather
C-
Commute
Commute
A
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
A+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A+
Good for Families
Good for Families
B
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
B-
Jobs
Jobs
C+
Walkability
Walkability
A

How Educated Is Buffalo

Buffalo's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (27%), Bachelor Degree (17%), and Below High School (13%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
27%
Bachelor Degree
17%
Below High School
13%
Some College
13%
Associate Degree
10%
Masters Degree
9%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Buffalo's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during Before 1939 (61%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (20%) and 1960 - 1979 (9%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

Before 1939
61%
1940 - 1959
20%
1960 - 1979
9%
1980 - 1999
6%
2000 - Present
4%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Buffalo's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (37%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (28%) and 1 Bedroom (13%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
37%
2 Bedrooms
28%
1 Bedroom
13%
4 Bedrooms
12%
5 or More Bedrooms
6%
No Bedrooms
3%

What Is the Average Age

Buffalo's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 25 - 34 (18%), 65 Plus (14%), and Under 10 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

25 - 34
18%
65 Plus
14%
Under 10
13%
55 - 64
12%
35 - 44
12%
45 - 54
11%
18 - 24
11%
10 - 17
10%

Property Market Trends at Buffalo

Buffalo's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $152,300. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $989 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Buffalo's dynamic real estate landscape.

Buffalo Assessor Office

Buffalo City Department of Assessment and Taxation's Office

Street:
65 Niagara Square
City:
Buffalo
County:
Erie
State:
NY
Zip Code:
14202
Phone:
716-851-5733
Fax:
-
Hours:
Monday-Friday (8 AM - 4:30 PM)

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