Buena Vista, CO

Living in Buena Vista

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Bikeability 72
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Walkability 41
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 42
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Schools 16
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Residents

2.8k Population +237 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%

Education

Less than high school1%
High school graduate31%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$5.7k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +13% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government17%
Private sector55%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office17%
Service30%

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$239k Median Home Value +$56k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent +$3 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -15% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K7%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
LP gas2%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Buena Vista

United States45
Colorado43
Chaffee County7

Property Crime in Buena Vista

United States48
Colorado55
Chaffee County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 12
Feb 21 1 13
Mar 28 1 18
Apr 36 1 15
May 46 1 5
Jun 55 1 0
Jul 60 2 0
Aug 59 2 0
Sep 51 1 1
Oct 41 1 6
Nov 29 1 11
Dec 18 1 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buena Vista

Inland Flooding20
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Buena Vista, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Buena Vista, CO

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The Link School
6 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Buena Vista, CO

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Colorado College
71 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Buena Vista, CO

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Aspen Valley Hospital
45 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Buena Vista, CO

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