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Buena Vista, NJ


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Buena Vista, New Jersey

Buena Vista has a population of 7,436.

The People and Families of Buena Vista

In Buena Vista, about 55% of adults are married.

Approximately 23% of Buena Vista is non-white. Buena Vista boasts a diverse population for New Jersey, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buena Vista had a median family income of $50,403.

Buena Vista Housing

About 87% of housing units in Buena Vista are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Buena Vista, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBuena Vista Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Buena Vista Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Buena Vista Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Buena Vista, NJ

Comparing Buena Vista 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
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Men51
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income62
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Property Taxes410
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents37
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

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