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Buena, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,500
Population
594/sq mi density
$78,393
Median Income
$35,644 per capita
$249,100
Home Value
$315,201 Zillow
$1,138
Median Rent
36.4% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
93
Violent Crime/100K
1,089 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$78,393 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$249,100 home value, $1,138/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$249,100
12% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
2% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.7%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,707
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$249,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$315,201
Median Sale Price
$329,900
Median List Price
$409,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.7%
Owner-Occupied
32.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,138/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
34 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
54.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$278
Active Inventory
11
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
67.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $249,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,201 |
| Median Sale Price | $329,900 |
| Median List Price | $409,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $278 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,138 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 34 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 54.6% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 11 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $278 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,707 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 36.4% |