At a Glance
Median Income
$88,664
$37,767 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $457,359
Median Rent
$1,432/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
12.4% smoking rate
How Buena Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buena Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buena Vista a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buena Vista residents earn a median household income of $88,664 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,767. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,348 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buena Vista is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $457,359. Median rent is $1,432/month, with 30.9% 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 1988.
Education
25.4% of adults in Buena Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buena Vista has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population624
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,664
Per Capita$37,767
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,112M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$1,432
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$457,359
Housing Units246
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain22.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation370 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Buena Vista was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.