The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 14212 sells for about $145,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $990 a month.
ZIP 14212 — Buffalo
The 14212 housing market remains an affordable entry point within the Buffalo metro area, characterized by low median prices and a high share of renter-occupied housing. Market activity is stable, with modest year-over-year price appreciation driven by limited inventory and consistent demand for low-cost residential properties.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers and investors seeking entry-level housing, as well as renters looking for proximity to the Buffalo urban core.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.7% · poverty 34.5% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 14212, 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.
Crime rates in the 14212 area remain higher than the regional average for Erie County, with property and violent crime trends showing persistent challenges compared to suburban Buffalo counterparts.
Public schools serving this ZIP are primarily part of the Buffalo Public Schools district, which generally faces significant accountability and performance challenges compared to state averages.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including heavy lake-effect snow events and localized urban flooding, with insurance premiums reflecting these environmental exposures.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Buffalo's industrial corridors and ongoing urban revitalization efforts, though the area lacks large-scale corporate headquarters or major new infrastructure projects.
Property taxes are levied by the City of Buffalo and Erie County, with rates influenced by local school district requirements and municipal assessments; exemptions are available for primary residents and seniors.
Residents benefit from proximity to major thoroughfares like I-190 and I-90, providing direct access to downtown Buffalo's employment core within a 15-20 minute drive.
The area features local neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of larger city amenities, including the Buffalo Museum of Science and various community centers.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant portion of the stock consisting of older multi-family homes and limited new construction.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors within the broader Buffalo-Niagara region.
The area is served by NFTA bus routes connecting to the downtown Buffalo transit hub and major regional highway corridors.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and the rehabilitation of existing housing stock rather than large-scale commercial projects.
The Erie County assessment regime utilizes market-based valuation, though many properties in this ZIP have not seen full reassessments in several years.
Parcels are subject to Buffalo Public Schools district taxes and various municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance costs are rising due to regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock, which often requires updated electrical and plumbing systems.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter ZCTA 14212 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Major regional educational and cultural attraction.
Provides local recreational space and walking paths.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.