B-

Forest

Buffalo, NY

Crime Score: B- - Average crime

8,530
Population
$52,134
Median Income
$228,769
Median Home Value
29.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 140
Robbery 171
Burglary 152
Larceny/Theft 178
Vehicle Theft 173

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$228,769
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
30.9%
Renter Occupied
69.1%
Vacant
12.9%

Cost of Living

9% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -5%
🛒 Food & Groceries -8%
🚗 Transportation -10%
🏥 Healthcare -17%
💡 Utilities -7%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

23.2%
High School+
13.6%
Bachelor's+
20.0%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
53.9%
Black/African American
20.3%
Hispanic/Latino
20.5%
Asian
7.8%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
31° / 17°F
Summer (Jul)
79° / 62°F
🌧️
38.8"
Annual Rain
❄️
91.0"
Annual Snow

About Forest

Forest is a neighborhood located in Buffalo, NY. With a crime score of B-, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 8,530 residents with a median household income of $52,134 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities