Housing in Buffalo Center, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$139,157
Buffalo Center vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Buffalo Center is highlighted.
Median Home Value
18th%ilemost expensive$93,800show rank
Median Rent
11th%ilemost expensive rent$646show rank
Rent Burden
28th%ilehighest rent burden15.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$93,800
Median Rent
$646
Total Housing Units
584
Vacancy Rate
13.7%
Owner Occupied
72.2%
Renter Occupied
27.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,219
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$612
Housing Types
Single Family83.4%
Multi-Family16.6%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Buffalo Center, IA is $93,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Buffalo Center is $139,157. The median rent is $646 per month (Census ACS). About 72.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1957. There are 584 total housing units.