Housing in Buffalo, SD
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$180,411
Buffalo vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Buffalo is highlighted.
Median Home Value
27th%ilemost expensive$112,500show rank
Median Rent
7th%ilemost expensive rent$583show rank
Rent Burden
1st%ilehighest rent burden8.6%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$112,500
Median Rent
$583
Total Housing Units
230
Vacancy Rate
30.0%
Owner Occupied
77.6%
Renter Occupied
22.4%
Median Property Tax
$1,655
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$738
Housing Types
Single Family80.9%
Multi-Family2.2%
Mobile Home17.0%
The median home value in Buffalo, SD is $112,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Buffalo is $180,411. The median rent is $583 per month (Census ACS). About 77.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1953. There are 230 total housing units.