How much is a home worth in ZIP code 14214?

The typical home in 14214 is worth $284,416, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 14214?

Home values in 14214 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 14214?

A typical home in 14214 rents for about $1,592 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.

What is the property tax rate in 14214?

The effective property tax rate in 14214 is 1.0% — roughly $2,813 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 14214 has a population of 21,314 and a median household income of $58,228.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · NY14214

Erie County · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Typical home value

$284,416^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +4.2%
5-year / yr: +6.0%
10-year / yr: +7.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.: ≈ U.S. median
vs metro: +4.7%
vs state: -10.7%

Price history

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

The typical home in 14214 is worth $284,416 — 4.7% above the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,592 a month — a 6.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $1,592^[2]
Gross yield: 6.7%^[2]
Cap rate: 4.0%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.0%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $2,813^[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: 21,314^[3]
Median household income: $58,228^[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: 4
Middle: 0
High: 4

DR LYDIA T WRIGHT SCH OF EXCELLENCE
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
569 students
BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades K–8 · BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL
524 students
BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL
High · Grades 9–12 · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
459 students
LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY
High · Grades 9–12 · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
435 students
DR GEORGE BLACKMAN ECC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
345 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield6.7%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%

Annual rent$19,107

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,438

Loan principal$227,533

Down payment$56,883

Total interest paid$290,206

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.20

Monthly cost to own$1,910

Monthly rent$1,592

Renting 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: 36th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 61st percentile^[2]
Property tax: 7th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 14214?: The typical home in 14214 is worth $284,416, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 14214?: Home values in 14214 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 14214?: A typical home in 14214 rents for about $1,592 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 14214?: The effective property tax rate in 14214 is 1.0% — roughly $2,813 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 14214?: ZIP code 14214 has a population of 21,314 and a median household income of $58,228.

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