At a Glance
Median Income
$105,357
$46,893 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $212,729
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11.6% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buchanan residents earn a median household income of $105,357 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,893. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 173 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buchanan is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,729. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
30.3% of adults in Buchanan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buchanan has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population92
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density1,150/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,357
Per Capita$46,893
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$309M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$212,729
Housing Units37
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death9,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain19.8 in/yr
Elevation1,555 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute17 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed215 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Buchanan was founded in 1887.
The median home in Buchanan was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 215 Mbps.