At a Glance
Median Income
$35,500
$15,954 per capita
Home Value
$47,400
Zillow: $184,911
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buena Vista residents earn a median household income of $35,500 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,954. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buena Vista is $47,400 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,911. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).
Education
0.0% of adults in Buena Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buena Vista has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population314
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density1,653/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born57.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$35,500
Per Capita$15,954
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$47,400
Rent
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$184,911
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation827 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries72
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
2.5% of the population has a disability.
57.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.