A+
1%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
53%
Household income NAT. AVG.
35%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexBuena ParkCaliforniaNational
Income per capita$45,210$45,980$44,883
Median household income$124,613$95,535$81,333
Median income owner occupied$163,444$130,228$106,172
Median income renter occupied$89,283$64,137$52,080
Median earnings male$56,317$52,776$54,343
Median earnings female$45,396$38,938$38,439
Unemployment rate3.2%6.8%4.9%
Poverty level10.3%15.8%15.1%
Explore the Local Economy Before Moving! Local Insights Report
  • See economic data around your specific address
  • Understand nearby income and employment trends
  • Compare local economies side by side
Local Insights Report

Key findings

  • The income per capita in Buena Park is 1% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Buena Park is 53% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Buena Park is 35% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Buena Park is 32% lower than the national average

Compare Buena Park, CA Employment

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs

      Best Places for Employment in and Around Buena Park

      See all the best places to live around Buena Park
      How would you rate the job market in Buena Park?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      How accessible is public transit in Buena Park?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Buena Park poll results

      am i middle class

      $
      Input your household income
      $83,067 $124,613 $249,226
      City
      $63,683 $95,535 $191,070
      State
      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Buena Park median earnings by income bracket

      Buena Park employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.2%8.2%
      Manufacturing sector16.5%16.5%
      Financial & insurance services3.5%3.5%
      Wholesale & retail services16.0%16.0%
      Public administration3.6%3.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.6%8.6%
      Education, health & social services12.1%12.1%
      Other29.8%29.8%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Villa Park, CA6,039$248,082205.0%
      La Habra Heights, CA5,470$239,716194.7%
      North Tustin, CA26,001$226,797178.8%
      Rossmoor, CA12,384$206,112153.4%
      Yorba Linda, CA70,241$194,330138.9%
      Buena Park, CA83,989$124,61353.2%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Somerville, MA84,018$153,75289.0%
      Manteca, CA84,071$116,74043.5%
      The Villages, FL84,115$95,44517.4%
      Medford, OR84,271$76,4366.0%
      Lynchburg, VA83,703$72,55210.8%
      Buena Park, CA83,989$124,61353.2%
      Source: The Buena Park, CA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.