Buena 59 Below average
Buena Livability #485 ranked city in New Jersey#19,193 ranked city in the USARanks better than 34% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Buena

PROS
  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

  • Schools

    Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.

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What's it like Living in Buena?

Buena, New Jersey is a small city with a population of 4,323 residents. The majority of Buena residents report their race to be White; this is followed by Asian and Black. Long travel times to work can be one of the most frustrating things in the world - right behind housework! If you decide that living in Buena is the right fit for you, your one way commute time will average 29 minutes, which is about average when compared to the national commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Buena could be a positive experience compared to other cities in New Jersey if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like amenities, commute, housing, you can easily compare the best places to live in Buena and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Buena to New Jersey and the national average.

The livability score in Buena is 60/100 and the city is ranked in the 39th percentile of all cities across America. This score ranks well below the US average. With such a low livability score, it might be worth investigating a little further. For each of the livability categories, we know that Buena ranks very well for crime (A+) and housing (B+). Buena does not fare well for the following: amenities (F) and education (F). It might be a good idea to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

Finding affordable real estate and housing in Buena can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

Assuming that Buena meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Buena. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Buena are simply unattainable. Median real estate prices in Buena come in at $188,500, which is 40.4% lower than the New Jersey average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Buena, the home price to income ratio is 3, which is 30.2% lower than the New Jersey average.

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      Buena transportation information

      Statistic Buena New Jersey National
      Average one way commute29min31min26min
      Workers who drive to work80.0%71.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool12.1%8.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.4%11.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.9%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home4.2%4.1%4.6%
      Source: The Buena, NJ data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).