Colorado
Buena Vista is a small town in Colorado with a population of 2,966. Residents earn $58,409 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Buena Vista receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Buena Vista has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Buena Vista is $58,409, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Buena Vista is $495,800, making it a premium housing market at 76% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,519 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Buena Vista is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,265 per 100,000, 35% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Buena Vista has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches, including 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,409 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,921 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,973 |
| Unemployment | 10.5% |
| 192% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,244 |
| County GDP | $1,305M |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Healthcare | 88 |
| Retail | 155 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,046 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.61% |
| Commute Time | 10.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Census Median | $495,800 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $652,116 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,519 |
| 31% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 43.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,046 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.61% |
| Obesity | 26.5% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,516/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Total Violent | 144.6/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 144.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,264.9/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 72.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,084.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 108.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 9.9 inches |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,988 ft (2,435 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 852/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8320°N, 106.1387°W |
| County FIPS | 08015 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 852/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Retail Stores | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 10.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |