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Buffalo, MN

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Small-town coziness with a quirky personality

Suburb Commuter Rural Safe Low Crime Lake Arts

Buffalo is a small city positioned about forty miles northwest of Minneapolis. The Downtown district on the shore of Buffalo Lake is a vibrant slice of timeless Americana, and serves as the headquarters of an active arts scene that includes the Buffalo Community Theater and the Buffalo Community Orchestra. The surrounding lakes and forests provide endless opportunities for spending quality time outdoors, including boating, fishing, and hiking. The central portion of town between Buffalo Lake, Lake Pulaski, and Mary Lake features a heavy concentration of shopping centers and restaurants, while more outlying portions of the city are generally covered by more tranquil residential neighborhoods.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Buffalo, MN is $1,013 for a studio, $1,056 for one bedroom, $1,168 for two bedrooms, and $1,350 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Buffalo has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,056/month
716 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Northwinds Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

437 Students

6
out of 10

Discovery Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

224 Students

6
out of 10

Tatanka Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

452 Students

4
out of 10

Parkside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

362 Students

4
out of 10

Eastern Wright Program

Public

Grades 5-8

4 Students

Rating Unavailable

Buffalo Community Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,142 Students

6
out of 10

Cornerstones Program

Public

Grades 6-12

21 Students

Rating Unavailable

Eastern Wright Program

Public

Grades 5-8

4 Students

Rating Unavailable

Extended School Year Program

Public

Grades 1-12

Rating Unavailable

Buffalo Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,818 Students

7
out of 10

Cornerstones Program

Public

Grades 6-12

21 Students

Rating Unavailable

Extended School Year Program

Public

Grades 1-12

Rating Unavailable

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