Affordable Buffalo Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Buffalo.

About Buffalo, MN

Buffalo is the county seat of Wright County. The population is 16,150 (2020 U.S. Census). It is 42 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The town is the first one driving north on Highway 55 after leaving Minneapolis's suburbs. This area is a beautiful rural part of Minnesota, with lakes everywhere.

Historically, the town started as an outpost when its post office opened in 1856. It officially became incorporated as a village in 1881.

Buffalo was named after the Buffalo Lake that makes up the southwestern section of the town. Buffalo Lake got its name from the plentiful Buffalo Fish it contains. The Buffalo Fish was named after the buffalo animal that used to roam the area before the settlers moved in.

In contemporary times, this town is best known for its arts and cultural scene. This art scene includes the Buffalo Community Theater, which has been offering live performances since 1986, and the more than 50-piece Buffalo Community Orchestra performing since 1995. The locals appreciate these community offerings, and the performances also attract tourists to visit the area.

What to do in Buffalo, MN

This small town is a perfect size. It is not too little to be missing any amenities of the big cities and not too big to be full of traffic congestion.

• Shopping: There are many wonderful antique stores to visit on your hunt for an heirloom, such as Annie's Attic Antiques, Behind The Picket Fence, Buffalo Nickel Antique Mall, Lakeview Antiques And Collectibles, and Waldon Woods Antiques.
• Destination: Buffalo Lake and Lake Pulaski are in the middle of the town.
• Features: Sturges Park on Buffalo Lake is a favorite place for a picnic and has a playground for the kids. There is also the Gary Mattson Dog Park on the north shore of Buffalo Lake for those who want to exercise their canine friends.

Working in Buffalo, MN

The local economy depends on education, manufacturing, retail, and health care. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, compared to the national average of 6.0%. The median household income is $79,815 per year. The predicted job growth rate over the next ten years is 36.1%, slightly higher than the national average growth rate of 33.5%. The average commute time is 28 minutes.

The prevalent industries offering the most jobs are education (10.7%), building construction (8.6%), health care services (7.4%), finance/insurance (5.5%), administrative support and waste management (4.2%), professional, scientific, and technical services (4.1%), and social assistance (3.6%).

Buffalo, MN Neighborhoods

This town has well-established neighborhoods with many lovely large homes on sizable lots.

The most expensive homes are found in these three neighborhoods:

• Buffalo North: This is an attractive suburban area. The median home price in this area is $409,351, just below the median price of a home in America at $423,600. Most homes are owner-occupied. Residential construction happened mostly between 1970 and 1999 in this neighborhood, with a few newer homes built after 2000. You will find three- and four-bedroom homes mixed with apartment complexes. The prices are higher than 74.7% of other neighborhoods in the state. The average rent is $1,781, with a vacancy rate of 4.8%, so finding a place to rent might be challenging.
• Buffalo Northeast: The median home price is $290,696, which is more accessible for middle-class families. The average rent is $1,044, with a vacancy rate of 9.1%. This high vacancy rate may make finding a nice place to rent easier than in the Buffalo North area. This neighborhood is popular with professionals and families with children.
• City Center: This is an area popular with those who want to be in downtown's arts and cultural area. This area is vibrant. Most houses were built after 1970, with some newer ones from 2000 and later. The median home price is $258,314. The average rent is $1,370, with a vacancy rate of 4.2%, making finding a place to rent a little difficult.

Buffalo, MN School District

The public school district is called Buffalo–Hanover–Montrose Schools. This organization handles the administration of the public schools in Buffalo and the nearby towns of Hanover and Montrose.

In Buffalo, the public schools include six elementary, middle, and high schools. The district spends around $13,453 annually per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19 to one.

There is one private school in the area, St. Francis Xavier School (K to 8th grade).

For higher education, no colleges and universities exist in this town. There are 51 colleges and universities within 50 miles. The closest schools are about 20 miles away, including Anoka Technical College in Anoka, and Crown College in Saint Bonifacius.

Moving to Buffalo, MN

This information will help you set up your new place if you are relocating to the area.

The City of Buffalo provides electricity, water, sewer, and subcontracts with Randy’s Sanitation for garbage pickup and recycling.

CenterPoint Energy provides natural gas.

TV, telephone, and Internet connections are provided by many companies, including CenturyLink Communications, Charter Communications, and others.

The City of Buffalo Parks & Recreation Department manages the public parks, including extensive trails, a dog park, and boat rentals on the lake.

The municipal government consists of an elected mayor and four elected members serving with the mayor on the city council.

Buffalo, MN Housing

The median home price in this area is $399,900, trending up by 13.5% year-over-year. The home prices, which are near the national average, make the cost of living in this area is higher than in the rest of the United States. The cost of living is 3% higher than other communities in the state and 6% higher than the national average.