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U.S. ZIP Code · NY14211

Erie County · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Typical home value

$118,227[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.4%
5-year / yr
+7.1%
10-year / yr
+10.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-58.4%
vs metro
-56.5%
vs state
-62.9%
ZIP 14211 location in NY
Location of ZIP 14211 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 14211 is worth $118,227 — 56.5% below the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,200 a month — a 12.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,200[2]
Gross yield
12.2%[2]
Cap rate
7.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,482[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Erie County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
24,663[3]
Median household income
$36,300[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Erie County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-2,722[5]
Moved in
11,871
Moved out
14,593

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
6
Middle
0
High
2
  • PS 59 DR CHARLES DREW SCIENCE MAGNET

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    561 students

  • BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL II

    Other · Grades K–11 · BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL II

    510 students

  • HARVEY AUSTIN SCHOOL #97

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    507 students

  • MARTIN LUTHER KING JR #48

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    418 students

  • KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL

    401 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield12.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.3%
Annual rent$14,400

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$598
Loan principal$94,581
Down payment$23,645
Total interest paid$120,633

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.68
Monthly cost to own$819
Monthly rent$1,200

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
75th percentile[1]
Rental yield
97th percentile[2]
Property tax
23rd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 14211?
The typical home in 14211 is worth $118,227, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 14211?
Home values in 14211 are up 4.4% over the past year, and up 7.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 14211?
A typical home in 14211 rents for about $1,200 a month, a gross rental yield of 12.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 14211?
The effective property tax rate in 14211 is 1.3% — roughly $1,482 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 14211?
ZIP code 14211 has a population of 24,663 and a median household income of $36,300.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Niagara Falls, NY

    Typical home
    $111,895
    Gross yield
    10.7%
  • Niagara Falls, NY

    Typical home
    $108,824
    Gross yield
    13.3%
  • Buffalo, NY

    Typical home
    $141,390
    Gross yield
    11.5%
  • Buffalo, NY

    Typical home
    $146,312
    Gross yield
    9.7%
  • Niagara Falls, NY

    Typical home
    $149,035
    Gross yield
  • Buffalo, NY

    Typical home
    $155,087
    Gross yield

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