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Buena Vista, SK

Saskatchewan

Buena Vista is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 646. Residents earn $117,000 per year, which is 56% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
646 Population 460/sq mi density
$117,000 Median Income $80,000 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 11.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 289 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$117,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $117,000
56% higher than US avg
Home Value $448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.5%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Buena Vista Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population646
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density460/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,000
Per Capita$80,000
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.4%
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units275
Rent Burden11.1%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain12.4 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+6.5%

Community

Commute39 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Buena Vista a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Buena Vista receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Buena Vista stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Buena Vista is $117,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Buena Vista among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Buena Vista is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Buena Vista has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 289 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches, including 15.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Buena Vista has a population of 646 with a density of 460 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

646
Total Population
2021 Census
460
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Buena Vista vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg
Other Languages2.3%

Social Characteristics

Buena Vista vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Buena Vista is $117,000, which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Buena Vista vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,000
56% above US avg
Per Capita Income$80,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.5 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Buena Vista is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,000
59% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden11.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.2%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units275

Property Tax

In Buena Vista, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Buena Vista vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Buena Vista has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.4 inches. The area enjoys 289 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.4 inches
67% below US avg
Snowfall15.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density460/sq mi
Coordinates52.1112°N, 106.6659°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina
18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.5%
45% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+6.5%
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density460/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.5 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Nearby Cities

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