At a Glance
Median Income
$127,375
$57,540 per capita
Home Value
$492,000
Zillow: $619,695
Median Rent
$1,670/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
8.9% 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+
4.7 / 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 $127,375 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,540. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buchanan is $492,000 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $619,695. Median rent is $1,670/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
45.8% of adults in Buchanan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buchanan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,296
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,617/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,375
Per Capita$57,540
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A+
Home Value$492,000
Rent$1,670
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$619,695
Housing Units841
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation57 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries45
Did You Know?
Buchanan was founded in 1928.
The median home in Buchanan was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.