Buena, WA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
674
332.4M (US)
Median Age
15.9 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.1%
64% (US)
College-Educated
10.1%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$79,875
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.3%
88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.2%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$257,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$850
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$801
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.0%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Yakima County
4
Yakima Metro Area
4
Washington
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Yakima County
7
Yakima Metro Area
7
Washington
6
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 3 | 33 |
| Feb | 1 | 1 | 37 |
| Mar | 1 | 0 | 45 |
| Apr | 1 | 0 | 51 |
| May | 1 | 0 | 59 |
| Jun | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Aug | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 1 | 0 | 51 |
| Nov | 1 | 1 | 40 |
| Dec | 1 | 6 | 30 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.
Liberal (57%) (39%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 32%Schools
Zillah Middle School
2 miles, SE
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2.8
Christian Worship Center Academy
2 miles, SE
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5
Hilton Elementary School
3 miles, SE
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4.6
Zillah Intermediate School
3 miles, SE
•
3.7
Colleges
Heritage University
5 miles, W
•
1.9
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
14 miles, N
Perry Technical Institute
14 miles, NW
•
3.2
Yakima Valley College
15 miles, N
•
1.4
Hospitals
Astria Toppenish Hospital
4 miles, S
•
4.1
Astria Regional Medical Center
15 miles, N
•
2.3
Virginia Mason Memorial
16 miles, N
•
4.1
Astria Sunnyside Hospital
16 miles, SE
•
2.3
Airports
Tri-Cities Airport
58 miles, SE
•
1
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
118 miles, NW
•
4.1
Portland International Airport
124 miles, W
•
3.7
Spokane International Airport
155 miles, E
•
1.9