New Buffalo is a very small city located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 1,697 people and two associated neighborhoods, New Buffalo is the 385th largest community in Michigan.

New Buffalo home prices are not only among the most expensive in Michigan, but New Buffalo real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 11.52% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that New Buffalo is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the city experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller city.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, New Buffalo is worth considering.

The population of New Buffalo is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 36.68% of adults in New Buffalo have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in New Buffalo in 2022 was $52,528, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $210,112 for a family of four. However, New Buffalo contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call New Buffalo home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of New Buffalo residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in New Buffalo include German, Irish, Polish, Italian, and English.

The most common language spoken in New Buffalo is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.