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Buena, NJ


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Buena, New Jersey

Buena, New Jersey, in Atlantic county, is 5 miles E of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 32 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The people of the town are in the Atlantic - Cape May metropolitan area. Buena has a population of 3,873.

The People and Families of Buena

In Buena, about 49% of adults are married.

Approximately 23% of Buena is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Buena.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buena had a median family income of $44,352.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Buena residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Buena Housing

In Buena, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Buena without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.

Commuting

In Buena, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBuena Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Buena Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Buena Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Buena, NJ

Comparing Buena to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Men71
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women71
Senior Citizens68
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population45
Age of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income71
People in Middle Class or Better41
College Educated Adults31
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use82
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents29
Affordability of Property Taxes19

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime53
Low Violent Crime21

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