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Buena Vista, VA


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Buena Vista, Virginia

Buena Vista, Virginia is 27 miles NW of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 141 miles N of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city has a population of 6,349.

The People and Families of Buena Vista

In Buena Vista, about 51% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Buena Vista.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buena Vista had a median family income of $39,449.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Buena Vista ($2,250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Buena Vista Housing

About 71% of housing units in Buena Vista are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Buena Vista, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Buena Vista Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Buena Vista Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Buena Vista, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population96
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population75
Racial Diversity43
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income35
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone63
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

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