Genesee Moselle is a neighborhood of 4,932 people in Buffalo. The poverty rate is 41.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. Median home value sits at $84,736. 49% of homes are owner-occupied. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Density works out to 6,275 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Genesee Moselle; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,932
Population density
6,275 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.79 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,849
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,536
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$84,736
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,154
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.0%
51.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.29 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(201)
Black53.1%(2,621)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(311)
Asian34.6%(1,705)
Other1.9%(94)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(201)
Black53.1%(2,621)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(311)
Asian34.6%(1,705)
Other1.9%(94)
Diversity Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
