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Buena Vista Area Facts

Buena Vista has a Livability Score of 58_/100, which is considered below average
Buena Vista crime rates are 23% higher than the Michigan average
Cost of living in Buena Vista is 7% lower than the Michigan average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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F Amenities

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

Parks

Unity Park

Germaine Park

Zilwaukee Boat Ramp

Zilwaukee Riverfront Park

Fireman’s Park

Lawerence McKinley Veteran's Memorial Park

Jeffers Park

Park Place

Entertainment

Heritage Theater

First Merit Event Park

Castle Museum of Saginaw County History

Temple Theatre

Mid-Michigan Children's Museum

Saginaw Art Museum

Food & Drink

McDonald's

Wendy's

Popeyes

Burger King

Subway

Big John Steak & Onion

Taco Bell

McDonald's

F Commute

Is public transit available in Buena Vista? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buena Vista.

Drive to Work

81%

4% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

0%

3% lower than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Buena Vista? The cost of living in Buena Vista is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Michigan.

17% less expensive than average

11% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Buena Vista? Buena Vista crime rates are 2,469, which are 23% higher than Michigan

2,469 per 100k people

8% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

8% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

F Employment

What is the median income in Buena Vista? The median income in Buena Vista is $34,884 which is 31% lower than Michigan.

Median household income

$34,88437% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$18,26439% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

49% higher than the US average

F Health & Safety

Is Buena Vista a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Doctors

B+ Housing

What are Buena Vista home prices? Buena Vista home prices are $39,200 - which is 69% lower than Michigan

Median home value

$39,20079% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$84811% lower than the US average

5% lower than the US average

F Schools

Does Buena Vista have good schools? The Buena Vista graduation rate is 78% - which is 9% lower than Michigan

High school grad. rates

6% lower than the US average

School test scores

100% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

100% lower than the US average

C- User Ratings

Is Buena Vista a good place to live? Buena Vista has an overall rating of 61% from 2 reviews.

Overall user rating

2 total ratings

User reviews rating

0 total reviews

User surveys rating

2 total surveys