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Buffalo, MN
City in Wright County, Minnesota.
Population
16,499
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,126
ZIP codes
0
Buffalo and its ZIP codes
Buffalo at a glance
- Buffalo is about 29 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 69th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $88,820, close to the Minnesota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $314,400 (5% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,182 a month.
Local data for Buffalo, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buffalo, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,820
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$314,400
Median rent
$1,182/mo
Homeownership
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher
32.0%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,131), Norwegian Americans (1,644), Irish Americans (1,507).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wright County. PPP loans are for Buffalo.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,602
49,245 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,574
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$760M
FY 2026, $5,376 per person
How people get to work
Buffalo, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buffalo, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
766
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
124
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 3°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buffalo, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Buffalo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Maple LakeCity | 7.3 mi | 2.2 |
| St. MichaelCity | 8.3 mi | 32.7 |
| WaverlyCity | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| RockfordCity | 8.8 mi | 2.5 |
| MontroseCity | 9 mi | 3.1 |
| MonticelloCity | 9.4 mi | 9.1 |
| DelanoCity | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| GreenfieldCity | 11 mi | 20.4 |
| HanoverCity | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| Silver CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| AlbertvilleCity | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| AnnandaleCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| Howard LakeCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Big LakeCity | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| OtsegoCity | 14 mi | 29.6 |
| IndependenceCity | 14 mi | 32.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buffalo, MN in?
- Buffalo is in Wright County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Buffalo, MN?
- About 16,499 people live in Buffalo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buffalo?
- Nearby places include Maple Lake (7.3 mi), St. Michael (8.3 mi), Waverly (8.7 mi), Rockford (8.8 mi), Montrose (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023