In Buffalo, South Dakota, the median home price is $238,540; median household income is $47,045; the population is 1,808; schools rate 5.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 376.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 13.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Buffalo at a glance
Population
1,808
Median Household Income
$47,045
Typical Home Value
$238,540
School District Rating
5.3
Violent Crime Rate
376.4
Avg Commute Time
13.4
About Buffalo
Buffalo has a population of 1,808. The median home value is $238,540, 24% below the South Dakota median. Median household income is $47,045 (37% below the South Dakota median). The most populated towns are Crow Creek, North Buffalo, and Southeast Buffalo.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Buffalo
4 towns, by population.
Buffalo at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Buffalo?
- Buffalo has a population of 1,808 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Buffalo?
- The median home value in Buffalo is $238,540. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Buffalo?
- Median household income in Buffalo is $47,045 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Buffalo in?
- Buffalo is in South Dakota.
- How many towns are in Buffalo?
- Buffalo contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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