New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Buena is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,500. Residents earn $78,393 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Buena receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Buena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Buena is $78,393, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Buena is $249,100, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,138 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Buena is below the national average at 238 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,771 per 100,000, near the national average.
21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Buena experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 19.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 65.7% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 34.3% |
| 156% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,393 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,644 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,837 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,268 |
| County GDP | $19,423M |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Healthcare | 802 |
| Retail | 1,005 |
| Manufacturing | 120 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.38% |
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $249,100 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $315,201 |
| Median List Price | $409,950 |
| Median List Price | $409,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $278 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 54.6% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,138 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.38% |
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Total Violent | 237.6/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 64.8/100K |
| Assault | 172.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,771.4/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 561.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,166.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 43.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 120 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 594/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5292°N, 74.9452°W |
| County FIPS | 34001 |
Winner: Republican by 3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.4% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 594/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Retail Stores | 1,005 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |