Some Reasons Why Residents and Businesses Choose Buffalo

Extensive Trails and Parks
Picturesque Downtown and Open Spaces
Strong Neighborhoods
Diverse Recreation Opportunities
Highly Regarded School District
Variety of Local Businesses

Location, Location, Location

Buffalo is a mix of small community charm and suburban amenities with a charming downtown area and various large retail located on the main highways of Highway 55 and Highway 25.  Buffalo is located just outside the Twin Cities Metro area about 42 miles northwest of downtown Minneapolis and also a convenient drive to the  St. Cloud Metro area.  Buffalo is the county seat of the growing Wright County and a regional destination for shopping, services and leisure.

Population

Population is 16,033 as of 2015 (demographer’s estimate) and growing.

Natural Amenities

Buffalo residents are fortunate to have two valuable natural resources in Lake Pulaski and Buffalo Lake. Both of these lakes are precious to us for the many recreational and leisure time activities  that they provide. The City of Buffalo believes it is important to educate its residents about what they can do to prevent pollution problems to these lakes, and provide simple steps to help protect their natural resources.

Beautiful Place to Live

Buffalo received the America in Bloom national contest award for its focus on tidiness, environmental awareness, community involvement, heritage preservation, urban forestry, landscaped areas, floral displays and turf and ground cover. Each year, the city’s streets are aligned with hanging gardens and in-ground floral displays making the community a very attractive place for visitors as well as those who enjoy living in Buffalo.

Jobs

Buffalo’s many assets such as its location, dedication to revitalization, economic development and a strong workforce continue to draw new business ventures to the community. Buffalo recognizes the importance of staying connected to this ever-changing world and it stays connected to information via the Internet. Internet access is a major benefit for business in the area. You can access the Internet anywhere from Bison QuantumCONNECT.

Community Guide

The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau  has created the community resource guide below:

Community Partners

Buffalo is proud to have so many remarkable community partners that are all a part of building and maintaining the quality of life that we enjoy. Below are links to Buffalo Area Organizations – some of the many service, volunteer and other governmental jurisdictions that work with the City of Buffalo.

Other Guides

City of Buffalo Resources Brochure

Midwest Itineraries Trip Planner

Buffalo Historic Context Study prepared by Patrick Smith of the Minnesota Historical Society