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Buena Vista, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
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
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Buena Vista, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,000
56% above
$80,000 per capita
Home Value
$448,000
59% above
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
11.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
33.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
4.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
289 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
156%
Home Value
159%
Rent
72%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buena Vista a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $117,000 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $80,000. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buena Vista is $448,000 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $840/month, with 11.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

18.5% of adults in Buena Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,000
Per Capita$80,000
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,538

Housing

A+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$840
Ownership98.2%
Housing Units275
Rent Burden11.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days289/yr
Rain12.4 in/yr
Elevation1,640 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute39 min

Did You Know?

21.4% work from home.