Assisted Living in Buffalo, Minnesota

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Buffalo, Minnesota. This includes 7 facilities in Buffalo and 13 nearby. The mean cost / day of assisted living in Minnesota is about $113, with costs running between $29 and $240 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,403, with costs ranging from around $867 up to $7,200. The mean annual cost is $40,830, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.

The cost of assisted living in Buffalo, MN ranges from $2,276 per month all the way up to $4,605 per month. The median cost is approximately $3,568 per month, or about $42,810 per year.

SeniorScore™ for Buffalo, Minnesota

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Buffalo scores higher than the Minnesota average of 70.
Buffalo scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Buffalo Hospital and New River Medical Center).
There are 23 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Cottagewood Senior Communities Assisted Living, Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, and Park View Care Center.
There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 59 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a low property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
There are 74 golf courses in or around the city, including Buffalo Heights Golf Course, Wild Marsh Golf Club, and Fox Hollow Golf Club.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including Sturges Park, Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, and 4th Street Park.
There are 41 churches in or near the city, including Immanuel Lutheran Church, St John\'s Lutheran Church, and St Francis Catholic Church.
There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 20 grocery stores within the city.
There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 32 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.78% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.94% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.38%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Minnesota has an average state income tax of 4.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $80,109, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $71,127, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $29,682, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $42,810 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $94,451 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,860 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $56,628 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 7.11%, which is average compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Buffalo receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Buffalo has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Buffalo has a sparse population density of 213.9 people per square mile.
Residents of Buffalo have a long daily commute time.
The city has a high public transportation ridership.
Buffalo has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.15%.

Buffalo is a small city in Wright County, Minnesota. It is included in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan statistical area. Though the surrounding statistical area contains 2,601,007 people, there are 23,255 living inside the city. The 55-and-over community currently represents approximately 23% of the overall population.

Buffalo has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The median home price in the city is $298,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $211,500. Buffalo also has an average unemployment rate of about 7.11%. The city's median household income is $71,000 ($30,000 per capita), in comparison to an average of $53,000 for the entire state of Minnesota.

Buffalo has extreme average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The city gets low amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Buffalo has above average air quality ratings and an exceptionally low rate of crime.

More About Buffalo, Minnesota

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Buffalo, Minnesota

Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo

310 Lake Blvd

Buffalo, MN 55313

1-855-238-4376

7 Reviews

Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo is a 63 unit senior housing facility. It is located at 310 Lake Blvd in Buffalo, Minnesota. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with approximately 24,000 individuals residing in the 55313 zip ...

Assisted Living in Buffalo, Minnesota

SeniorScore™ for Buffalo, Minnesota

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Buffalo, Minnesota

Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo

Park View Care Center

Lake Ridge Manor

Sunrise of Buffalo

Cottagewood Senior Communities Assisted Living

Cottagewood of Buffalo

Park Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

St. Benedict's Senior Community - Monticello

The Legacy of Delano

The Legacy of St. Michael

Harmony Living

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake

Divine House

Annandale Care Center

Westwood Place

Elim Home - Watertown

Bryant House

Haven Homes of Maple Plain

Guardian Angels By The Lake

Wellstead of Rogers

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Buffalo, Minnesota

Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo

Park View Care Center

Lake Ridge Manor

Sunrise of Buffalo

Cottagewood Senior Communities Assisted Living

Cottagewood of Buffalo

Park Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

St. Benedict's Senior Community - Monticello

The Legacy of Delano

The Legacy of St. Michael

Harmony Living

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake

Divine House

Annandale Care Center

Westwood Place

Elim Home - Watertown

Bryant House

Haven Homes of Maple Plain

Guardian Angels By The Lake

Wellstead of Rogers

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Buffalo, Minnesota

Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo

Park View Care Center

Lake Ridge Manor

Sunrise of Buffalo

Cottagewood Senior Communities Assisted Living

Cottagewood of Buffalo

Park Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

St. Benedict's Senior Community - Monticello

The Legacy of Delano

The Legacy of St. Michael

Harmony Living

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake

Divine House

Annandale Care Center

Westwood Place

Elim Home - Watertown

Bryant House

Haven Homes of Maple Plain

Guardian Angels By The Lake

Wellstead of Rogers

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Buffalo, Minnesota

Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo

Park View Care Center

Lake Ridge Manor

Sunrise of Buffalo

Cottagewood Senior Communities Assisted Living

Cottagewood of Buffalo

Park Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

St. Benedict's Senior Community - Monticello

The Legacy of Delano