Buena Vista, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Buena Vista, Virginia Info Snack

Population
6,477
Unemployment
1.8%
Poverty
16.9%
Median Home
$125,700
Median Income
$36,634
Median Rent
$871

Buena Vista SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
5
Diversity
6
Safety
9
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
9.5

Buena Vista, VA Crime Report

19
Total Crimes
294.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
-87.46%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Buena Vista
/ 100k People
Virginia
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 19 294.2 1,665.1 2,346.0
Violent Crime 3 46.4 208.7 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 6.1 6.5
Robbery 0 0.0 34.3 73.9
Aggravated Assault 3 46.4 141.7 279.7
Property Crime 16 247.7 1,456.4 1,958.2
Burglary 3 46.4 133.5 314.2
Larceny 13 201.3 1,196.6 1,398.0
Car Theft 0 0.0 126.3 246.0

Buena Vista, VA Cost Of Living

84
Buena Vista's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Buena Vista Virginia National Average
Overall 84 106 100
Services 95 99 100
Groceries 92 98 100
Health 101 98 100
Housing 65 131 100
Transportation 92 93 100
Utilities 102 96 100

Buena Vista, VA Photos

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Rankings for Buena Vista in Virginia

Map Of Buena Vista, VA

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Population over time in Buena Vista

Year Population % Change
2020 6,477 1.2%
2019 6,399 -1.5%
2018 6,495 -1.7%
2017 6,610 -0.8%
2016 6,666 -0.3%
2015 6,683 -0.2%
2014 6,699 0.3%
2013 6,679 0.5%
2012 6,647 -0.1%
2011 6,653 -

Race / Ethnicity in Buena Vista

White
87.8% (5,690)
African American
6.0% (389)
American Indian
0.1% (7)
Asian
0.4% (23)
Hawaiian
0.3% (20)
Other
0.1% (7)
Two Or More
3.8% (249)
Hispanic
1.4% (92)
Race Buena Vista VA USA
White 87.8% 61.2% 60.1%
African American 6.0% 18.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 6.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.8% 3.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.4% 9.5% 18.2%

Gender in Buena Vista

Female
55.2% (3,578)
Male
44.8% (2,899)
Gender Buena Vista VA USA
Female 55.2% 50.8% 50.8%
Male 44.8% 49.2% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Buena Vista for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (259)
9-12th Grade
16.0% (1,036)
High School / GED
34.0% (2,202)
Some College
22.0% (1,424)
Associate's Degree
5.0% (323)
Bachelor's Degree
10.0% (647)
Master's Degree
7.0% (453)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (129)
Education Buena Vista VA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 16.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 34.0% 24.0% 27.0%
Some College 22.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 10.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 13.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Buena Vista, Virginia

Less than $10,000
4.9% (31,494)
$10,000 to $14,999
13.4% (86,996)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.4% (93,192)
$25,000 to $34,999
15.0% (97,322)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.0% (103,518)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.5% (68,151)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.3% (60,407)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.3% (66,861)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.4% (9,293)
$200,000 or more
4.7% (30,461)
Income Buena Vista VA USA
Less than $10,000 4.9% 4.8% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 13.4% 3.3% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.4% 7.0% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.0% 7.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.0% 10.8% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.5% 16.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.3% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.3% 17.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.4% 9.0% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 11.6% 8.3%

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