Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (15) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
TBaar
Coffee Shop
Log Ride Funnel Cake
Coffee Shop
Coffee Code
Coffee Shop
Charleston Circle Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sutter's Funnel Cake
Coffee Shop
Ghost Town Grub
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
DoughKnott's
Coffee Shop
Cable Car Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
It's Boba Time
Coffee Shop
Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
7 Leaves Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
It's A Grind
Coffee Shop
One Zo Boba
Coffee Shop
85°C
Coffee Shop
Intentional Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (73) A+
Pirates Dinner Adventure
Attraction
CGV Buena Park
Cinema
Medieval Times
Attraction
Hat Dance
Attraction
Xcelerator
Attraction
Boardwalk BBQ Stage
Theatre Arts
Sky Cabin
Attraction
Waves Singer
Attraction
La Revolucion
Attraction
Wipeout
Attraction
Coast Rider
Attraction
Rocky Mountain Trucking Co.
Attraction
High Sierra Ferris Wheel
Attraction
Timber Mountain Log Ride
Attraction
Charlie Brown's Kite Flyer
Attraction
Pig Pen's Mud Buggies
Attraction
Jaguar!
Attraction
Montezooma's Revenge
Attraction
Rapid River Run
Attraction
Huff and Puff
Attraction
Surfside Gliders
Attraction
Merry Go Round
Attraction
Sol Spinner
Attraction
Linus Launcher
Attraction
Camp Bus
Attraction
Food and Drink (76) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Mealtop Buena Park
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
EKO Karaoke Lounge
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
Sweets
Olympic Golf Zone
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Cups
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Coaster's Diner
Fast Food
Rome-In Li
Alcohol
Fiesta Dogs
Fast Food
Dippin Dots
Sweets
Refresh Station
Beverages
Boardwalk BBQ
Fast Food
Pacific Coast Pastries and Roasts
Fast Food
Pepperment Patty's Candy Cabin
Sweets
"Doc" Pemberton's Refresh Station
Beverages
Fitness (4) F
Buena Park Community Center
Community Centre
Ehlers Event Center
Community Centre
Buena Park Senior Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Small Gym
Gym
Main Gym
Gym
Boxing Gym
Gym
UFC Gym La Mirada
Gym
Cypress Senior Center
Community Centre
Cypress Community Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Wresting Room
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) C-
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Protein Lab at The Source
Health Food
Cheesetella
Bakery
Knott's Berry Farm Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Tous Les Jours
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Bakery
Bakery
Guadalajara
Grocery Store
Vallarta
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ABC Market
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Super HK
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Bagels
Bakery
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Parks (39) C-
Peak Park
Park
Bellis Park
Park
Brenner Park
Park
Gremmie Lagoon
Playground
Beach House
Playground
Boisseranc Park
Park
San Antonio Park
Park
San Marino Park
Park
Hampton Community Park
Park
Tiny tots play area
Playground
Central Park
Park
Rainbow Park
Park
Bettencourt Park
Park
Park of College Park
Park
College Park Playground
Playground
Peter Marshall Park
Park
El Rancho Verde Park
Park
Smith-Murphy Park
Park
McComber Place Park
Park
Friendship Park
Park
Valencia Park
Park
Mackay Park
Park
Schweitzer Park
Park
Olive Park
Park
Cypress Park
Park
Shops (50) C+
Target
Department Store
Amuse
Furniture
The Source
Mall
Lee's Last Stop
Gift Shop
Rosewood Barber
Hairdresser
Boardwalk Surf Shop
Gift Shop
Corddy’s Corner
Gift Shop
The Factory Store
Gift Shop
Kaman's Leather Shop
Gift Shop
Snoopy's Camp Store
Gift Shop
The Bottle House Indian Trader
Gift Shop
Leather Brush Artist
Gift Shop
Miner's Outfitting Dept.
Gift Shop
General Merchandise Store
Convenience Store
Gold Trails Hotel and Mercantile
Gift Shop
Ghost Town Toy Junction & Novelties
Gift Shop
Gertie’s Dress Shop
Clothing
Tinker Shop
Toys
Overland Gunshop
Gift Shop
Little Spurs
Gift Shop
Rapids Trader
Gift Shop
Knott's California Shop
Clothing
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Toys
Virginia's Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Peanuts Headquarters
Gift Shop
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Buena Park.
Public Transit Stops (182)
Stops & Stations A+
Orangethorpe-Mcneil
Bus Stop
Orangethorpe-Mcneil
Bus Stop
Orangethorpe-Knott
Bus Stop
Orangethorpe-Knott
Bus Stop
Knott-Orangethorpe
Bus Stop
Knott-Orangethorpe
Bus Stop
Orangethorpe-Western
Bus Stop
Orangethorpe-Western
Bus Stop
Knott-El Verano
Bus Stop
Orangethorpe-Knott
Bus Stop
Knott-Berry
Bus Stop
Knott-Caballero
Bus Stop
Orangethorpe-Knott
Bus Stop
Knott-Caballero
Bus Stop
Knott-Thelma
Bus Stop
Knott-Thelma
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Beach-Orangethorpe
Bus Stop
Orangethorpe-Sandburg
Bus Stop
Beach-Orangethorpe
Bus Stop
Orangethorpe-Beach
Bus Stop
Orangethorpe-Beach
Bus Stop
Orangethorpe-Sandburg
Bus Stop
Beach-10th
Bus Stop
Beach Blvd.
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Buena Park is 163/100 - which is 17% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C

Buena Park crime rates are 3,157 per 100k, which is 11% higher than California
Property Crime
2,911 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
246 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in Buena Park is $84,680 - which is 33% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$84,680 A
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health D

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Buena Park Police Department
Police
Orange County Fire Authority Station 61
Fire Station
OCFA Station 61
Fire Station
Marie Yvette Buan DDS Inc.
Dentist
First Aid and Security
Clinic
Metamorphosis Medical Center
Clinic
OCFA Station 62
Fire Station
First Aid
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Urgent Care
Clinic
OCFA Station 13
Fire Station
La Palma Police department
Police
HealthCare Partners
Clinic
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
Hospital
Orange County Fire Authority Station #41
Fire Station
OCFA Station 63
Fire Station
Anaheim Police - West Station
Police
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #35
Fire Station
West Anaheim Medical Center
Hospital
Beverly Dentistry
Dentist
Ralphs Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Anaheim Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Famiy Medical
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B-

Buena Park home prices are $608,800 - which is 49% higher than California
Home Price
$608,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
7.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The Buena Park graduation rate is 80% - which is equal to California
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (15) C-
Buena Park Junior High
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
Arthur F. Corey Elementary
Raymond Temple Elementary
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
Buena Terra Elementary
James A. Whitaker Elementary
Beacon Day School
George B. Miller Elementary
Speech & Language Development Center
Centralia Elementary
San Marino Elementary
Stepping Stones School
Childrens Learning Center
Cerritos Elementary
Danbrook Elementary
Dr. Peter Marshall
Knott Avenue Christian Church Early Childhood Dev
Buena Park Learning Center
Gordon H. Beatty Elementary
Acaciawood School
Valencia Park Elementary
Wisdom Mission School
Kindercare Learning Center
High Schools (3) F
Hope
Semita School
Beacon Day School
Speech & Language Development Center
Buena Park High
John F. Kennedy High
Acaciawood School
Wisdom Mission School
Western High
Orange County Christian School
Savanna High
Abc Secondary (Alternative)
Fairmont Preparatory Academy
Cypress High
Eastside Christian School
Whitney (Gretchen) High
Oxford Academy
Cornelia Connelly School
Cerritos High
Biola Youth Academics Private Satellite Program
Servite High School
Del Sol School
Magnolia High
Veritas Classical Academy
La Mirada High
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ratings D-

Buena Park has an overall rating of 51% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A-
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Buena Park Area Facts

  • Buena Park has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Buena Park crime rates are 11% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Buena Park is 17% higher than the California average

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Resident for 20 years 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 23, 2018) Don't live here. If you do, don't choose the ghettoey areas. It's pretty much a miller-light version of compton: meth addicts with too many children, stray youth posted up daily wasting time on the streets, car batteries being stolen by the neighbors for their means of survival, ...Read More trust me I'm someone who dipped in the crime lifestyle but stayed away from the hard crime like home invasions and gangs. There are richer parts with mostly asians with sense but they're all mental lunatics with weak boundaries and values. You learn that cali's hot weather season is fall because that's when all of Buena Park opens their windows and screech and scream cause they're all sick in the head and borderline poverty. Living here is like being a whale in the ocean living with the bites and scars of sharks until you can get out. Read Less
Becoming another money grabbing big city 1.5 rating By mxracer95 ( Jun 09, 2014) Buena Park is hurting for money and has resorted to "big city" tactics of raising revenue. While crime is on the rise and the quality of schools diminishes, the police department has increased it's ticket writing. Do yourself a favor and choose a different city. Surrounding citie ...Read More s are much nicer, friendlier, and cheaper places to live and don't dive into your pocket for extra cash at every chance. Check out La Palma, Cypress, Lakewood, or Fullerton.

Buena Park is trying too hard to be an exotic destination. But people come to Knott's and Buena Park for the authentic, small town feel. If they want overpriced restaurants, shops, and hotels they go down the road to DisneyLand or to Hollywood. Read Less
The City Of Buena Park, California - Center Of The Southland 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 28, 2010) I have lived in Southern California for the last 10 years and have been in the city of Buena Park on numerous occasions. Some of the fun places that my family went over the past few years in Buena Park are Knott's Berry Farm, the Medieval Times Dinner, and the Pirates Dinner Adve ...Read More nture. We have also taken our dog to a really great dog park in this city at George Bellis Park.

Buena Park is centrally located. Driving, you could reach Anaheim in a matter of 10 minutes, while Los Angeles is only about a 30 minute drive in the other direction. That being said, its very easy to enjoy the amenities of those mega cities, while enjoying the small town feel of Buena Park.

In addition to several nice attractions, Buena Park also offers a very nice community for local residents. I have several friends that live in and around Buena Park and they have all been impressed with the low crime ratings in the city and the cleanliness of the area itself. Most of the schools in Buena Park do not rank very high, but there are a few that have great test scores. Read Less
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The City Of Buena Park, California - Center Of The Southland 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 28, 2010) I have lived in Southern California for the last 10 years and have been in the city of Buena Park on numerous occasions. Some of the fun places that my family went over the past few years in Buena Park are Knott's Berry Farm, the Medieval Times Dinner, and the Pirates Dinner Adve ...Read More nture. We have also taken our dog to a really great dog park in this city at George Bellis Park.

Buena Park is centrally located. Driving, you could reach Anaheim in a matter of 10 minutes, while Los Angeles is only about a 30 minute drive in the other direction. That being said, its very easy to enjoy the amenities of those mega cities, while enjoying the small town feel of Buena Park.

In addition to several nice attractions, Buena Park also offers a very nice community for local residents. I have several friends that live in and around Buena Park and they have all been impressed with the low crime ratings in the city and the cleanliness of the area itself. Most of the schools in Buena Park do not rank very high, but there are a few that have great test scores. Read Less

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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Buena Park? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Peak Park
      Bellis Park
      Brenner Park
      Gremmie Lagoon
      Beach House
      Boisseranc Park
      San Antonio Park
      San Marino Park

      Entertainment

      Pirates Dinner Adventure
      CGV Buena Park
      Medieval Times
      Hat Dance
      Xcelerator
      Boardwalk BBQ Stage
      Sky Cabin
      Waves Singer

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Wienerschnitzel
      Wendy's
      KFC
      Arby's
      Mealtop Buena Park
      Burger King
      Jamba Juice

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Buena Park? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Buena Park.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Buena Park? The cost of living in Buena Park is 163/100 - which is 17% higher than California.
      Buena Park
      163

      63% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Buena Park? Buena Park crime rates are 3,157, which are 11% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,157 per 100k people

      36% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      36% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Buena Park? The median income in Buena Park is $84,680 which is 33% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $84,68053% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,9144% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Buena Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Buena Park home prices? Buena Park home prices are $608,800 - which is 49% higher than California
      Median home value
      $608,800230% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,72382% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Buena Park have good schools? The Buena Park graduation rate is 80% - which is equal to California
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      31% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Buena Park a good place to live? Buena Park has an overall rating of 51% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      51%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      2 total surveys

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