Buena Vista, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,966 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,409 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$495,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$407 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,267 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chaffee County
1
Colorado
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chaffee County
3
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 16
Feb 1 12 20
Mar 1 17 27
Apr 1 14 36
May 1 5 46
Jun 1 0 54
Jul 2 0 60
Aug 2 0 58
Sep 1 1 51
Oct 1 6 40
Nov 1 10 28
Dec 1 14 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, CO State Senate District 4, CO State House District 13, CO
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Schools

Buena Vista High School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Harry L Mc Ginnis Middle School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Avery/Parsons Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 1 star
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Colleges

Western Colorado University
46 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Eagle County Regional Airport
70 miles, N • 1.4 star
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