Living in Buena, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buena · Census data 2020–2024
Buena has 791 residents with a median age of 17.2. The median household income is $41,953 (57% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $237,000, the median rent is $924/month.
Buena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Buena at a glance
- Population
- 791
- Median age
- 17.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $41,953State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $237,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $924/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 44.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Buena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Buena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buena the median home value is $237,000, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Buena median household income
The median household income in Buena is $41,953 and the income per person is $16,439. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Buena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 194
- Owner-occupied
- 44.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.6%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 4.11
Buena demographics
- Population
- 791
- Median age
- 17.2
- Under 18
- 52.5%
- 65 and older
- 2.8%
- Households
- 187
- Foreign-born
- 18.8%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buena ›
Education in Buena
7.3% of adults 25 and older in Buena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buena
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 59.4%
Buena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena | 791 | $41,953 | $237,000 | $924 |
| Zillah | 3,140 | $75,000 | $334,800 | $1,093 |
| Toppenish | 8,723 | $67,854 | $230,000 | $985 |
| Wapato | 4,538 | $52,019 | $185,100 | $957 |
| Granger | 3,705 | $66,250 | $210,200 | $1,003 |
| Moxee | 4,625 | $100,512 | $362,800 | $1,356 |
| Harrah | 662 | $73,958 | $221,900 | $963 |
| Union Gap | 6,584 | $59,651 | $210,600 | $1,133 |
| Outlook | 594 | $46,475 | $310,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Buena, WA?
The median household income in Buena is $41,953, 57% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Buena?
The median home value in Buena is $237,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Buena?
The median gross rent in Buena is $924 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Buena, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in Buena?
The median age in Buena is 17.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Buena?
The average commute to work in Buena is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buena?
The unemployment rate in Buena is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buena?
7.3% of adults in Buena have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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