Buena Vista, MI
Living in Buena Vista
Bikeability
9
Walkability
2
Commute
73
Public Transit
20
Affordability
100
Public Safety
18
Airports
33
Hospitals
33
Colleges
66
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.2k
Population
-319 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
6%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
53%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black79%
Caucasian10%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate38%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$31k
Median Household Income
+$4.4k (2010–19)
66%
Above Poverty
-7% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Sales and office17%
Service34%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$40k
Median Home Value
-$10k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$577
Median Monthly Rent
+$68 (2010–19)
46%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K69%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
LP gas3%
Utility gas86%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buena Vista
United States45
Michigan58
Saginaw Metro Area66
Saginaw County66
Property Crime in Buena Vista
United States48
Michigan43
Saginaw Metro Area33
Saginaw County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (74%)(23%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 12 |
| Feb | 23 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buena Vista
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding25
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buena Vista, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buena Vista, MI
Holy Cross Lutheran School
3 miles, W
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
4 miles, W
St Paul's Lutheran School
4 miles, W
The New Millennium Academy
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Buena Vista, MI
Saginaw Valley State University
7 miles, NW
Northwood University
24 miles, NW
University of Michigan-Flint
29 miles, S
Kettering University
29 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buena Vista, MI
Ascension St Mary's Hospital
2 miles, W
Covenant Medical Center
3 miles, W
Healthsource Saginaw
8 miles, W
McLaren Bay Region
12 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Buena Vista, MI
MBS International Airport
12 miles, NW
Bishop International Airport
32 miles, S
Capital Region International Airport
56 miles, SW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
88 miles, S