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Buchanan, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Botetourt County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,271
Population
586/sq mi density
$52,474
Median Income
$29,588 per capita
$201,900
Home Value
$208,353 Zillow
$929
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
204
Violent Crime/100K
6,001 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,474 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$201,900 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$201,900
28% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$929/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
17% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
563
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$201,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$208,353
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.7%
Owner-Occupied
23.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$792/mo
1 Bedroom
$834/mo
2 Bedroom
$914/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,271/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,494/mo
Census median rent:
$929/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $201,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $208,353 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $929 |
| FMR Studio | $792 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $834 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $914 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,271 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,494 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 563 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 26.7% |