Living in Buffalo Gap, TX

Explore Buffalo Gap and see how it fits the life you want to build.

534 Population Taylor County County Town Place Type Texas State
Overall Match8.3 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Buffalo Gap at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population534
Median Household Income$104,750
Median Home Value$201,300
Median Gross Rent$1,179
Median Age41.5
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment0.0%
Work From Home2.3%
Homeownership83.9%
Housing Vacancy18.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Buffalo Gap is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Buffalo Gap Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Buffalo Gap and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value5.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment5.0 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.7 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.7 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Buffalo Gap

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$201,300
Median Gross Rent$1,179
Homeownership83.9%
Housing Vacancy18.1%
Housing Value10.0/10
Housing Stability6.6/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Buffalo Gap, TX

Median Household Income$104,750
Unemployment0.0%
Work From Home2.3%
Employment10.0/10
Remote Work Friendly5.4/10
Income Strength9.4/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Buffalo Gap and how households are structured

Population534
Median Age41.5
Average Household Size2.6

Buffalo Gap is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Buffalo Gap

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Buffalo Gap point to very hot summers, cool winters, moderate annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High96.4°F
Average Winter Low33.7°F
Annual Rainfall27.3 in.
Annual Snowfall1.3 in.

Seasonal Life in Buffalo Gap

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Buffalo Gap is located in Taylor County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Taylor County.

County Intelligence

Buffalo Gap & Taylor County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Buffalo Gap is located in Taylor County, Texas.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Buffalo Gap.

Current NarrowTheList data for Buffalo Gap shows a population of about 534. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Taylor County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Buffalo Gap.

For someone considering a move to Buffalo Gap, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.