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Buena Vista, CO
Population2,354
Median Age37.9
Pop. Density630
Pop. Change7.19%
Married Population46.99%
Household Size2.22
Unemployment Rate8.50%
Median Home Cost$202,400
Homes Owned60.96%
Home Appreciation-3.12%
Percent Religious50.89%
Commute Time16.1

85.20% of people are white, 3.83% are black, 0.47% are asian, 0.98% are native american, and 9.53% claim 'Other'. 11.10% of the people in Buena Vista, CO, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 88.90% are non-hispanic).


Jean
Buena Vista, CO
Living in Buena Vista - 11/23/2009

Buena Vista is not a place to live if dependent upon needing a liveable or professional income. Jobs are largely retail and service industry - low wages, temporary, part-time, seasonal - with no benefits. Buena Vista is increasingly being settled by seasonal retirees.[read more...]

Mike
Buena Vista, CO
Great Place - 1/27/2008

There is no better place to live.[read more...]

Bill
Buena Vista, CO
Great View Great Outdoors - 10/12/2007

Buena Vista is the place to be if your into the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, winter sports snow shoeing, back country skiing also close to major ski areas without the major prices. The river park is often overlooked by travelers since it's off the highway at the east end of the towns historic Main St. It has ball fields, soccer fields, picnic areas and of course a tremendous water park for the kayakers. What you won't find is chain stores and malls. Just the highest concentration of 14,000 ft peaks begging for a summit. Buena Vista also has all the qualities of a small mountain town; with no shortage of friendly people. [read more...]