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Buena Vista, CO

Buena Vista, CO.

Population: 8,302 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$687,269
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+21.9%
10-year appreciation
+127.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$687,269
House Price Index
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
28

Rents

Typical rent
$2,357/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
avalanche, lightning, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
15.7 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
58
Days with Good air quality
66

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (48 mi)
Nearest airport
Central Colorado Regional Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+203 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Median annual property tax
$1,922
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
61.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,852
Average weekly wage
$889
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
274

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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