At a Glance
Home Value
$217,100
Zillow: $98,901
Median Rent
$655/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
14.4% smoking rate
How Busti Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Busti's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Busti a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Busti is $217,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,901. Median rent is $655/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
8.9% of adults in Busti hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Busti has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population213
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$25,114
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
Home Value$217,100
Rent$655
Ownership40.2%
Zillow$98,901
Housing Units120
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,394 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Busti was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.