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Buena Vista, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Bay County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
5,904
Population
1,476/sq mi density
$38,835
Median Income
$18,104 per capita
$51,800
Home Value
$123,169 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
1,689
Violent Crime/100K
2,417 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$38,835 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,800 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,689 violent crimes/100K (344% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$51,800
82% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.0%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,127
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$51,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$123,169
Median Sale Price
$79,900
Median List Price
$48,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.0%
Owner-Occupied
34.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$875/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
71 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
31.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$64
Active Inventory
22
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
66.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $51,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $123,169 |
| Median Sale Price | $79,900 |
| Median List Price | $48,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $64 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 71 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 31.8% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 22 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $64 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,127 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |