At a Glance
Median Income
$32,197
$20,647 per capita
Home Value
$92,000
Zillow: $164,245
Median Rent
$610/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
29.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
20.1% 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
3.0 / 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 $32,197 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,647. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buena Vista is $92,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,245. Median rent is $610/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
6.8% of adults in Buena Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buena Vista has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,966
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density611/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,197
Per Capita$20,647
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty29.5%
County GDP$149M
Avg Weekly Wage$777
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$610
Ownership40.2%
Zillow$164,245
Housing Units985
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation703 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband62.2%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Buena Vista was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
10.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.