How Does Buffalo, NY Spend Tax Money?
Buffalo, NY spends $60,354 per resident, with total expenditures of $16.7B. Top spending categories: Education ($39,263/person), Highways & Roads ($432/person), Parks & Recreation ($410/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (57/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $16.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $60,354 |
| Total Revenue | $3.8B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 276,688 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 57/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$39,263/person
Highways & Roads$432/person
Parks & Recreation$410/person
Fire Protection$306/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.