Housing in Buffalo, TX
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$280,880
Buffalo vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Buffalo is highlighted.
Median Home Value
6th%ilemost expensive$62,300show rank
Median Rent
23rd%ilemost expensive rent$746show rank
Rent Burden
52nd%ilehighest rent burden18.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$62,300
Median Rent
$746
Total Housing Units
965
Vacancy Rate
16.0%
Owner Occupied
52.9%
Renter Occupied
47.1%
Median Property Tax
$813
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$548
Housing Types
Single Family43.0%
Multi-Family13.7%
Mobile Home43.3%
The median home value in Buffalo, TX is $62,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Buffalo is $280,880. The median rent is $746 per month (Census ACS). About 52.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1987. There are 965 total housing units.