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New Buffalo, MI

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Population
1,685
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
625 ft
Median Home Value
$391,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,702
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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New Buffalo in context.

OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityMichigan City, Indiana8.6 miles away · 31,338 residents.

About New Buffalo

New Buffalo is a city in Berrien County, Michigan, situated on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Galien River. Established in 1834 by shipwrecked sea captain Wessel Whittaker and developing as a popular harbor resort town for the Chicago area, the community of approximately 1,338 is served by the New Buffalo Area Schools locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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