At a Glance
Median Income
$65,089
$22,002 per capita
Home Value
$189,000
Zillow: $288,214
Median Rent
$1,193/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
18.5% smoking rate
How Buckley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buckley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buckley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buckley residents earn a median household income of $65,089 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,002. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 895 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buckley is $189,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,214. Median rent is $1,193/month, with 27.8% 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 2000.
Education
18.6% of adults in Buckley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buckley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population925
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density508/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,089
Per Capita$22,002
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,000
Rent$1,193
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$288,214
Housing Units277
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,038 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Buckley was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.