At a Glance
Median Income
$108,187
$38,689 per capita
Home Value
$771,900
Zillow: $924,048
Median Rent
$2,112/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
298/100K
2,494/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
325 sunny days/yr
How Buena Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buena Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buena Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buena Park residents earn a median household income of $108,187 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,689. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buena Park is $771,900 , 174% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $924,048. Median rent is $2,112/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Buena Park reports 298 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,494/100K. The murder rate is 1.2/100K.
Education
32.1% of adults in Buena Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buena Park has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population83,052
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density7,887/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,187
Per Capita$38,689
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$771,900
Rent$2,112
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$924,048
Housing Units24,935
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent298/100K
Property2,494/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Assault168/100K
Burglary278/100K
Health
Obesity23.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days325/yr
Rain32.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation75 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Buena Park was founded in 1887.
The median home in Buena Park was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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