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Buffalo Center, IA

Buffalo Center, IA.

Population: 1,441 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$153,613
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+7.0%
10-year appreciation
+31.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$156,348
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
36.0°F

Amenities

Nearest airport
Friesenborg & Larson Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-19 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Median annual property tax
$1,214
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
83.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,264
Average weekly wage
$899
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents