1 census tracts · pop 4,418 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.5/10
· range 6.5–6.5
South Buffalo is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Buffalo with 1 census tract and a population of 4,418 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.5/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 32% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 4% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $914/month sits 13% lower than the Buffalo citywide average ($1,046).
Risk score
6.5
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
South Buffalo vs BuffaloHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority27%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport37%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Buffalo
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
10.4%Housing insecurity
6.3%Utility shutoff threat
10.5%Food insecurity
9.2%SNAP enrollment
5.3%No health insurance
22.3%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Buffalo
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Buffalo?
South Buffalo scores 6.5/10 (Elevated tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does South Buffalo compare to Buffalo overall?
South Buffalo scores 2.9 points lower than Buffalo overall (9.4/10). Renters spend 32% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $914 vs $1,046.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Buffalo?
Average gross rent in South Buffalo eviction risk is $914/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 32% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Buffalo residents are renters?
18% of South Buffalo households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in Buffalo). The neighborhood has 4,418 residents.
Q5
Is South Buffalo a high social-vulnerability area?
South Buffalo sits in the 18th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is South Buffalo for landlords?
South Buffalo eviction risk carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.5/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Buffalo as a whole (9.4/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of South Buffalo?
South Buffalo has 4,571 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (78.3%), Hispanic / Latino (14.7%), Black (non-Hispanic) (5.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
