The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 14204 sells for about $189,900, or $122 per square foot.
Prices are up +96.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $851 a month.
ZIP 14204 — Buffalo
The 14204 housing market is characterized by a high concentration of rental properties and a lower median household income compared to the broader Buffalo metro area. Recent market activity shows a mix of new construction initiatives and existing home sales, with prices reflecting the area's urban density and economic profile.
This area is primarily suited for renters and investors looking for entry-level urban housing opportunities, given the high renter share and lower median household income.
Median prices moved up 96.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.6% · poverty 37.7% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 14204, Erie County NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is seeing targeted redevelopment efforts, including new construction projects led by the City of Buffalo to improve housing stock.
Residents have a mean travel time to work of approximately 23 minutes.
The area is centrally located within Buffalo, providing access to urban amenities, local parks, and proximity to downtown shopping and dining districts.
The majority of households in this ZIP code are rented, indicating a high demand for rental housing relative to owner-occupied units.
The local economy is tied to the broader Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area, which features a mix of healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors.
The area is served by the Buffalo transit network, facilitating commutes to the city's employment core.
Ongoing urban renewal efforts include the development of new residential units on vacant or city-owned lots.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Niagara4.419.4 mi
- Safari Niagara4.411 mi
- Niagara SkyWheel4.618.1 mi
- Fallsview Indoor Waterpark3.918.1 mi
- Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores4.313.8 mi
- Fallsview Casino Resort4.317.8 mi
- KeyBank Center4.50.7 mi
- Safari Niagara4.411 mi
- Buffalo RiverWorks4.10.8 mi
- Niagara Falls Convention Centre4.417.6 mi
- Peace Bridge4.32.8 mi
- Safari Niagara4.411 mi
- Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino3.90.5 mi
- The Buffalo Zoo4.34 mi
- Buffalo AKG Art Museum4.63.7 mi
- Safari Niagara4.411 mi
- Buffalo AKG Art Museum4.63.7 mi
- Canalside4.60.8 mi
- Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens4.64.1 mi
- Buffalo Museum of Science4.62.1 mi
- Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens4.64.1 mi
- Chestnut Ridge Park4.712.7 mi
- Northtown Center at Amherst4.48.9 mi
- Solé Sand Bar at Woodlawn Beach4.26.4 mi
- Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve4.87.4 mi
- Erie Basin Marina4.61.2 mi
- Sturgeon Point Marina4.616 mi
- Sugarloaf Harbour Marina4.619.8 mi
- Buffalo Yacht Club4.52.3 mi
- Buffalo Launch Club4.77.8 mi
- Delaware Park4.73.7 mi
- Diamond Hawk Golf Course & Pub "The Hawk"4.28.3 mi
- Harvest Hill Golf Course4.49.9 mi
- Niagara National Golf & Country4.19.9 mi
- Audubon Golf Course3.49.1 mi
- Walden Galleria4.35.7 mi
- McKinley Mall3.87.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.28.3 mi
- Primark4.55.7 mi
- Burlington3.85.3 mi
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport4.47.8 mi
- Niagara Falls International Airport4.216.2 mi
- Niagara Helicopters Limited4.519.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides access to major city amenities and entertainment venues.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.