Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★2.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in New Buffalo, MI
Explore New Buffalo and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.3 / 10
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New Buffalo at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population1,338
Median Household Income$64,702
Median Home Value$391,200
Median Gross Rent$1,042
Median Age54.5
Average Household Size1.8
Unemployment1.5%
Work From Home15.5%
Homeownership77.2%
Housing Vacancy55.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
New Buffalo is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in New Buffalo 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
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Housing & Cost of Living in New Buffalo
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$391,200
Median Gross Rent$1,042
Homeownership77.2%
Housing Vacancy55.3%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for New Buffalo, MI
Median Household Income$64,702
Unemployment1.5%
Work From Home15.5%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in New Buffalo and how households are structured
Population1,338
Median Age54.5
Average Household Size1.8
New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for New Buffalo point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High82.1°F
Average Winter Low17.3°F
Annual Rainfall42.6 in.
Annual Snowfall65.2 in.
Seasonal Life in New Buffalo
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
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
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
New Buffalo is located in Berrien County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Berrien County.
County Intelligence
New Buffalo & Berrien County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
New Buffalo is located in Berrien County, Michigan.
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 New Buffalo.
Current NarrowTheList data for New Buffalo shows a population of about 1,338. 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
Berrien 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 New Buffalo.
For someone considering a move to New Buffalo, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting 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.