There are 17 independent living communities serving Buffalo, New York. This includes 11 communities in Buffalo and 6 nearby. The median cost per day for independent living in New York is around $68, with costs running between $22 and $191 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $2,026, with costs ranging from about $669 up to $5,727. The median yearly cost is $24,312, which is higher than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Buffalo range between $1,843 per month and $4,307 per month. The median cost is approximately $2,346 per month, or around $28,149 yearly.
Buffalo is a major city in Erie County within the State of New York. It is included in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metro area. It is the fourth largest city in the state, with 564,824 inhabitants residing within the city limits and 899,767 in the encompassing statistical area. About 27% of the population are 55 and over.
Buffalo has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has a median per capita income of $25,000 and a median household income is $43,000 (the New York state average is $62,000). The average housing price in Buffalo is $97,500, which is much lower than the state average of $328,500. The city has a high unemployment rate of about 9.8%.
Buffalo has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives average levels of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities, Buffalo has a very high crime rate, very poor air quality ratings, and exceptional water quality ratings.