Buena Vista, Virginia
Among the top 5% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
- top 3% for walkability
- top 3% for unemployment
Buena Vista is a county in Virginia with about 6,639 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and B for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, unemployment, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on income tax and monthly rent.
Official websitebuenavistavirginia.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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74%61%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.9 in3.2 in
humid 74%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$49k19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 63% of US counties
Home Value$149k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$953better than 28% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$948better than 96% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.94%better than 43% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.57%better than 31% of US counties
Unemployment1.3%better than 97% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.3 in53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.6 inbetter than 52% of US counties
Sunny Days253 daysbetter than 67% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 46% of US counties
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk3.3better than 94% of US counties
School Quality46.2better than 31% of US counties
Violent Crime651/100kbetter than 59% of US counties
Property Crime757/100kbetter than 58% of US counties
Community
Population6,63914th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2444th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.893rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3949th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.3%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.1%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.5%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.6%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability11.5/20better than 97% of US counties
Airport Distance113 mibetter than 41% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.8%better than 53% of US counties
Amenities Nearby13.56better than 92% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Buena Vista an affordable place to live?
- Buena Vista is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 63% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Buena Vista?
- The median home value in Buena Vista is $149k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Buena Vista?
- Median household income in Buena Vista is $49k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Buena Vista?
- Median gross rent in Buena Vista is $953 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Buena Vista safe?
- Buena Vista is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 651/100k (better than 59%). Property crime is 757/100k.
- What is the weather like in Buena Vista?
- Buena Vista averages 77°F in July and 37°F in January, with 44.3 in of annual precipitation and about 253 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Buena Vista?
- Public-school quality in Buena Vista is below average, scoring better than 31% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)