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Lakeview

New York · Buffalo · 4,517 residents · 0.262 sq mi
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The short version

Lakeview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,606. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $144,331. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 51.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Buffalo median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Lakeview; 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 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,517
Population density
17,240 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,606
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,894
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,331
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,026
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.3%
87.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(1,249)
Black7.3%(330)
Hispanic / Latino62.8%(2,836)
Asian1%(43)
Other1.3%(59)
Diversity Score65.5%(2,957)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(1,249)
Black7.3%(330)
Hispanic / Latino62.8%(2,836)
Asian1%(43)
Other1.3%(59)
Diversity Score65.5%(2,957)
Diversity Score
65
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
39.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
10.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
38.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeview, Buffalo, New York?

Lakeview, Buffalo, New York has about 4,517 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeview, Buffalo, New York?

The typical household in Lakeview, Buffalo, New York earns about $27,606 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeview, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Lakeview, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $144,331, and the typical rent is about $1,026 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeview, Buffalo, New York?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeview, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeview, Buffalo, New York?

About 51.6% of people in Lakeview, Buffalo, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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