At a Glance
Median Income
$78,393
$35,644 per capita
Home Value
$249,100
Zillow: $315,201
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
1,089/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buena a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 8.1% (125% 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 $315,201. 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.
Safety & Crime
Buena reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,089/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,500
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,393
Per Capita$35,644
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,100
Rent$1,138
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$315,201
Housing Units1,707
Rent Burden36.4%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property1,089/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault70/100K
Burglary371/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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