Buena Vista, GA

Buena Vista, Georgia

Buena Vista, Georgia, in Marion county, is 29 miles E of Columbus, Georgia (center to center) and 99 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 1,664.

The People and Families of Buena Vista

In Buena Vista, about 28% of adults are married. Buena Vista is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 74% of Buena Vista is non-white. Buena Vista boasts a diverse population for Georgia, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buena Vista had a median family income of $21,738.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Buena Vista ($1,625). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Buena Vista Housing

About 54% of housing units in Buena Vista are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Buena Vista, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Buena Vista are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Buena Vista strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Buena Vista, GA

Comparing Buena Vista to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Buena Vista Almanac

Buena Vista Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Buena Vista Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Buena Vista, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Buena Vista High Schools (2004)

TRI-COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
P.O. BOX 177 HIGHWAY 30
229-649-7520
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 513 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Buena Vista Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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