Housing in Buffalo, KS

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$67,121

Buffalo vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Buffalo is highlighted.

Median Home Value

1st%ilemost expensive$35,800show rank

Median Rent

20th%ilemost expensive rent$725show rank

Rent Burden

11th%ilehighest rent burden12.7%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$35,800

Median Rent

$725

Total Housing Units

131

Vacancy Rate

28.2%

Owner Occupied

95.7%

Renter Occupied

4.3%

Median Property Tax

$707

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$721

Housing Types

Single Family

90.8%

Multi-Family

0.0%

Mobile Home

9.2%

The median home value in Buffalo, KS is $35,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Buffalo is $67,121. The median rent is $725 per month (Census ACS). About 95.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 131 total housing units.