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North Park

New York · Buffalo · 14,545 residents · 1.263 sq mi
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The short version

North Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,585. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $283,304. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% more than the Buffalo median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up North Park; 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 34.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,545
Population density
11,516 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,585
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,430
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,304
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,262
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.1%
53.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(10,336)
Black16.7%(2,427)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(742)
Asian1.3%(183)
Other5.9%(857)
Diversity Score57.6%(8,380)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(10,336)
Black16.7%(2,427)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(742)
Asian1.3%(183)
Other5.9%(857)
Diversity Score57.6%(8,380)
Diversity Score
58
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
5.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
US average: 13.6%
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East Side
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Home value$455,626+61%
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Home value$823,605+191%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Park, Buffalo, New York?

North Park, Buffalo, New York has about 14,545 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Park, Buffalo, New York earns about $77,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Park, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In North Park, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $283,304, and the typical rent is about $1,262 a month.

How educated are people in North Park, Buffalo, New York?

About 53.6% of adults age 25 and over in North Park, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Park, Buffalo, New York?

About 15.5% of people in North Park, 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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