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Buena Vista, CO
B+
Population: 2,859
Home Price: $335,900
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Overview
Buena Vista is a small town in the state of Colorado with a population of 2,859. Buena Vista has a short summer and cold winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
12.3 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Buena Vista, CO
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Buena Vista
Colorado
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,369
$39,472
$32,693
Median Household Income
$39,535
$75,745
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
12.3%
5.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Buena Vista
Colorado
United States
Median Age
38.5
42.3
42.3
Gender
Buena Vista
Colorado
United States
Male
45.7%
51.2%
49.8%
Female
54.3%
48.8%
50.2%
Race
Buena Vista
Colorado
United States
White
95.2%
86.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.4%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
4.8%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.0%
7.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Buena Vista
Colorado
United States
Median Home Price
$335,900
$350,574
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$978
$1,036
$801
Family Households
26.6%
26.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.7%
31.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
43.2%
72.5%
72.9%
Renters
56.8%
27.5%
27.1%
Education
Buena Vista
Colorado
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.0%
4.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
36.5%
36.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.5%
22.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
2.8%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
20.9%
22.3%
15.0%
Proficiency
Buena Vista
Colorado
United States
Mathematics
37.2%
32.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
51.8%
45.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Buena Vista
Colorado
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
0.0
57.8
38.0
Robbery
35.0
22.0
40.7
Assault
0.0
215.9
188.5
Property Crime
Buena Vista
Colorado
United States
Burglary
0.0
403.0
336.1
Theft
770.0
25235.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
35.0
472.8
167.1
Arson
0.0
12.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Buena Vista, CO
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
delicious food
food wine
beer
cheeseburgers
weimaraners
ingredients
pastry
burritos
delicious
skincare
salsa
paella
biryani
tasting
establishments
cafe
liquor
wine
craft brews
pastries
mountain biking
country music
video games
denver colo
football
college football
classic rock
major league
food wine
collegiate
outdoors
coaches
athlete
olympics
hockey
cfb
nfl
cycling
baseball
racing
electronic music
nature
photography
david hansen
collection
fine arts
landscapes
artists
fashion
creative
poster
opening reception
craft
textile
filmmaking
museum
philanthropy
nfts
mural
library
hiking
fishing
spending time
mountain biking
pokemon
video games
thoreauvian
books
bikes
hunting
outdoors
camping
photography
ride bicycles
adventures
weimaraners
dirt biking
mtn biking
cycling
side gig
outdoor
denver colo
public relations
video production
classic rock
tv
record label
photography
hip hop
corporate
fashion
sports
creative
recreation
comedy
filmmaking
journalism
producer
host emcee
streaming platform
hiking
hiking backpacking
fishing
fly fishing
mountains
saltwater fly
mountain
ski
skiing
mountain biking
outdoor adventure
summer
denver colo
thoreauvian
nature
lakes
outdoor adventures
hunting
winter
outdoor recreation
old navy
apparel
post office
clothing
resale
shipping
tractor supply
accessori
gas station
woolworths
consignment shop
liquor store
stickers
cafe
pawn shop
soda
goods
restaurants
reseller
bundles
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