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Buena Vista, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
314 Population 1,653/sq mi density
$35,500 Median Income $15,954 per capita
$47,400 Home Value $184,911 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,316 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$35,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Buena Vista, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,500
53% below
$15,954 per capita
Home Value
$47,400
83% below
Zillow: $184,911
Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
1,316/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
47%
Home Value
17%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buena Vista a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $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).

Safety & Crime

Buena Vista reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,316/100K.

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 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population314
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density1,653/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property1,316/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
13.6% 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.