Buena, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,500 Population 594/sq mi density
$78,393 Median Income $35,644 per capita
$249,100 Home Value $328,417 Zillow
$1,138 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$78,393 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$249,100 home value, $1,138/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Buena, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,393
4% above
$35,644 per capita
Home Value
$249,100
12% below
Zillow: $328,417
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
2% below
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
7% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Buena Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Buena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
88%
Rent
98%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
339%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buena 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

Buena residents earn a median household income of $78,393 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,644. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buena is $249,100 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,417. Median rent is $1,138/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

21.4% of adults in Buena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buena has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population4,500
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born14.5%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$78,393
Per Capita$35,644
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139

Housing

A+
Home Value$249,100
Rent$1,138
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$328,417
Housing Units1,707
Rent Burden36.4%

Health

Obesity29.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,072/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation120 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Buena was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
14.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.