Buffalo, NY Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Buffalo, NY is showing healthy, moderate growth.

  • Steady price growth of 4.0% year-over-year — a balanced market.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 16.5 — buying and renting are roughly comparable.

Median Home Value

$271,753

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+4%

Price change

5-Year Change

+41%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,374/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

1,335

For sale

State Avg

$502,162

New York

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Buffalo, NY vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,374/mo

Rent YoY Change

+3.4%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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