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Cost of living, demographics, and community profile
Mortgage rates for Buena Vista are updated daily on Safe Rate using live investor pricing. Rates depend on your credit score, loan type (Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo), and down payment. A 30-year fixed rate is the most common product for home purchases.
View current rates for Buena VistaThe median home value in Buena Vista is $155k. The median monthly rent is $1,184. Annual property taxes average $1k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in Buena Vista have increased 19.4% over the past two years. This indicates a strong appreciation trend. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $883/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $38k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Buena Vista is $57k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in Buena Vista are public administration (30%) and retail (10%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
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