Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Foot of the Mountain Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Buchanan Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) F
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Shops (2) F
Happy Food Mart
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buchanan.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
059
Bus Stop
058
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Buchanan is 90/100 - which is 18% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime A+

Buchanan crime rates are 907 per 100k, which is 53% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
797 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
110 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment D+

The median income in Buchanan is $50,278 - which is 24% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$50,278
F
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
B-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A
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housing B+

Buchanan home prices are $119,200 - which is 52% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$119,200
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-13%
F
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools A-

The Buchanan graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
89%
A+
High School Grad. Rates
80%
D+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Buchanan Elementary
High Schools (1) F
James River High
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ratings A+

Buchanan has an overall rating of 87% from 3 reviews.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Buchanan? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Buchanan Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Buchanan? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buchanan.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Buchanan a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors