Income

Household Income (HHI)

Median HHI - $76,618

With a Median Household Income of $76,618 the Buffalo-Rochester, NY Market ranks 86th across STI Markets.

Average HHI - $100,983

The Average Household Income is $100,983 for which this market ranks 88th.

Income Distribution

Figure 37: Income Distribution

Income Distribtuion Line

Below the multi-colored line represents the same data for household income in the Buffalo-Rochester, NY market, but more equally lays out the distribution of population versus the income level, correcting for differences in size of income ranges. You will also notice that after 200k the income ranges are scaled down so the focus is more centered on the more numerous Households making under 200k. The black line represents the National Income Distribution for comparison.

Figure 38: Income Distribution Line

Income Inequality - High

The distribution of Household Income in the Buffalo-Rochester, NY market can be considered High with a Gini coefficient of 0.45. This market ranks 54th in Household Income Inequality across all STI Markets.

Average Household Income by Census Tract

The interquartile range of Average Household Income across the market’s Census Tracts, that is its 25th percentile and 75th percentile values, are $72,138 and $112,120, respectively.

Figure 39: Household Income Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 40: Income Distribution Line

HHI Age under 25 - $61,650

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged under 25 of $61,650 the Buffalo-Rochester, NY market ranks 97th across STI Markets.

Figure 41: HHI 00to25 Thematic

HHI Age 25 to 45 - $108,377

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 25 to 45 of $108,377 the Buffalo-Rochester, NY market ranks 88th across STI Markets.

Figure 42: HHI 25to45 Thematic

HHI Age 45 to 65 - $115,308

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 45 to 65 of $115,308 the Buffalo-Rochester, NY market ranks 88th across STI Markets.

Figure 43: HHI 45to65 Thematic

HHI Age 65 plus - $80,791

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 65 and over of $80,791 the Buffalo-Rochester, NY market ranks 100th across STI Markets.

Figure 44: HHI 65over Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 45: Income Distribution Line

HHI White - $106,166

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders Non-Hispanic White of $106,166 the Buffalo-Rochester, NY market ranks 93rd across STI Markets.

Figure 46: HHI white Thematic

HHI Black - $70,070

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Black of $70,070 the Buffalo-Rochester, NY market ranks 112th across STI Markets.

Figure 47: HHI black Thematic

HHI Asian - $101,289

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Asian of $101,289 the Buffalo-Rochester, NY market ranks 135th across STI Markets.

Figure 48: HHI asian Thematic

HHI Other - $90,028

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Other of $90,028 the Buffalo-Rochester, NY market ranks 114th across STI Markets.

Figure 49: HHI other Thematic

HHI Hispanic - $78,182

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Hispanic of $78,182 the Buffalo-Rochester, NY market ranks 155th across STI Markets.

Figure 50: HHI hispanic Thematic

Disposible Income - $77,764

Disposable income is defined here as Household Income after accounting for Federal, State, and Local taxes. The Average Household Disposable Income is $77,764 which ranks 105th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $23,219, or 22.99%, overall this percentage drop ranks 50th across STI Markets.

Figure 51: Disposible Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

Discretionary Income - $55,501

Discretionary income goes a step further. It takes Disposable Income, which already accounts for taxes, and accounts for the typical cost of Food, Housing, and Clothing. The Average Household Discretionary Income is $55,501 which ranks 110th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $45,481, or 45.04%, overall this percentage drop ranks 49th across STI Markets.

Figure 52: Discretionary Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

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