At a Glance
Median Income
$54,068
$26,687 per capita
Home Value
$138,400
Zillow: $236,855
Median Rent
$952/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
241/100K
1,660/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.7% smoking rate
How Buchanan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buchanan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buchanan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buchanan residents earn a median household income of $54,068 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,687. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buchanan is $138,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,855. Median rent is $952/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Buchanan reports 241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,660/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Buchanan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buchanan has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,259
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,690/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,068
Per Capita$26,687
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,400
Rent$952
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$236,855
Housing Units2,204
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent241/100K
Property1,660/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation730 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Buchanan was founded in 1842.
The median home in Buchanan was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.