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Buchanan, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Botetourt County County
Buchanan, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Buchanan a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Buchanan residents earn a median household income of $52,474 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,588. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 982 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buchanan is $201,900 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,353. Median rent is $929/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Buchanan reports 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,001/100K.
Education
31.7% of adults in Buchanan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buchanan has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.