At a Glance
Median Income
$49,922
$28,252 per capita
Home Value
$69,800
Zillow: $115,991
Median Rent
$894/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
16.1% smoking rate
How Buda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buda a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buda residents earn a median household income of $49,922 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,252. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buda is $69,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,991. Median rent is $894/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
11.2% of adults in Buda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buda has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population511
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,922
Per Capita$28,252
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$1,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,800
Rent$894
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$115,991
Housing Units230
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation746 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Buda was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.