Buffalo-Niagara Falls New York Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Buffalo-Niagara Falls New York metro area was $62,794 in 2021, the latest figures available. Buffalo median household income is $11,520 lower than the median New York household income and $6,923 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Buffalo median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Buffalo-Niagara Falls are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Buffalo New York
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| New York | $74,314 | -3.02% | +1.52% |
| Buffalo | $62,794 | -2.37% | +3.56% |
Trends in Buffalo, NY Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Buffalo is $62,794. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $64,319 and is now $1,525 (2.37%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Buffalo, New York, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Buffalo
| Date | US | New York | Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $74,314 | $62,794 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $76,630 | $64,319 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $76,416 | $63,696 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $73,201 | $60,633 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $71,725 | $61,284 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $71,026 | $60,389 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $69,587 | $59,206 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $67,449 | $57,363 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $66,833 | $58,887 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $66,734 | $59,429 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $66,696 | $56,839 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $69,191 | $57,991 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $70,099 | $58,741 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $68,813 | $58,849 |
Buffalo Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Buffalo was $83,692 in 2021. Compared to the median New York family income, Buffalo median family income is $8,762 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Buffalo will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Buffalo New York
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| New York | $92,454 | -2.90% | +2.85% |
| Buffalo | $83,692 | -1.64% | +2.72% |
Trends in Buffalo, NY Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Buffalo is $83,692. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $85,089 and is now $1,397 (1.64%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Buffalo, New York, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Buffalo
| Date | US | New York | Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $92,454 | $83,692 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $95,212 | $85,089 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $94,821 | $83,607 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $89,890 | $81,474 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $88,547 | $80,765 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,363 | $81,690 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,459 | $81,053 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,467 | $75,773 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $82,112 | $76,356 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $80,858 | $77,525 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $80,707 | $74,157 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,675 | $77,882 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $84,623 | $78,857 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $83,007 | $77,921 |
Buffalo Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Buffalo was $36,068 in 2021. Compared to the median New York per capita income, Buffalo median per capita income is $7,010 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Buffalo will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Buffalo New York
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| New York | $43,078 | -3.09% | +2.68% |
| Buffalo | $36,068 | -1.98% | +2.26% |
Trends in Buffalo, NY Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Buffalo is $36,068. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $36,795 and is now $727 (1.98%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Buffalo, New York, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Buffalo
| Date | US | New York | Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $43,078 | $36,068 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $44,451 | $36,795 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $44,358 | $36,284 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $41,955 | $35,272 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $41,067 | $34,862 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $40,119 | $34,748 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $39,222 | $33,401 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $37,913 | $32,855 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $37,878 | $32,287 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $36,991 | $32,168 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $37,037 | $31,925 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $38,792 | $32,892 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $39,147 | $33,591 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $39,160 | $32,777 |
