Livability Score

58
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Heritage Theater
Theatre Arts
First Merit Event Park
Theatre Arts
Castle Museum of Saginaw County History
Museum
Temple Theatre
Theatre Arts
Mid-Michigan Children's Museum
Museum
Saginaw Art Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (11) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Big John Steak & Onion
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Bruce's Bar
Bar
Heck's Bar
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Unity Park
Park
Germaine Park
Park
Zilwaukee Boat Ramp
Park
Zilwaukee Riverfront Park
Park
Fireman’s Park
Park
Lawerence McKinley Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Jeffers Park
Park
Park Place
Park
Zilwaukee Memorial Park
Park
Weadock Park
Park
Morley Plaza Park
Park
St. Vincent's Park
Park
Potthoff Park
Park
Bliss Park
Park
William H. Haithco Recreation Area
Park
Deindorfer Woods Playground
Playground
Deindorfer Woods
Park
Shops (5) F
Express Stop
Convenience Store
Flying J - Saginaw
Convenience Store
Nikki's Place
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Express Stop
Convenience Store
The Master's Touch
Beauty
Marathon
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
All Your Cellular Needs
Electronics
Sunoco
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Fast Pax Food Stores
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Kennicott Brothers
Florist
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buena Vista.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Saginaw Intercity Bus Station
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Buena Vista is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Buena Vista crime rates are 2,599 per 100k, which is 30% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
1,999 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
600 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Buena Vista is $34,884 - which is 31% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$34,884 F
Unemployment Rate
6.9% F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Zilwaukee Fire Department
Fire Station
Health Delivery Inc.
Clinic
Saginaw Fire Department - Station 1
Fire Station
David R. Gamez Community Health Center
Clinic
Saginaw Police
Police
Saint Mary's of Michigan
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Covenant Medical Center
Hospital
Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B+

Buena Vista home prices are $39,200 - which is 69% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$39,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-8% D-
Home Affordability
1.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Buena Vista graduation rate is 78% - which is 9% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Wolverine Education Center
Arthur Eddy Academy
Saginaw Covenant Academy
Zilwaukee K8 School
Carrollton Middle School
Carrollton Elementary School
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Jessie Loomis School
Stone School
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
High Schools (0) F
Wolverine Education Center
Saginaw Learn To Earn Academy
Carrollton High School
Omni High School
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Saginaw High School
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ratings C-

Buena Vista has an overall rating of 61% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes C-
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Buena Vista, MI Area Guide

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Buena Vista Area Facts

  • Buena Vista has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Buena Vista crime rates are 30% higher than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Buena Vista is 7% lower than the Michigan average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Buena Vista? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unity Park
      Germaine Park
      Zilwaukee Boat Ramp
      Zilwaukee Riverfront Park
      Fireman’s Park
      Lawerence McKinley Veteran's Memorial Park
      Jeffers Park
      Park Place

      Entertainment

      Heritage Theater
      First Merit Event Park
      Castle Museum of Saginaw County History
      Temple Theatre
      Mid-Michigan Children's Museum
      Saginaw Art Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Popeyes
      Burger King
      Subway
      Big John Steak & Onion
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Buena Vista? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buena Vista.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Buena Vista? The cost of living in Buena Vista is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Michigan.
      Buena Vista
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Buena Vista? Buena Vista crime rates are 2,599, which are 30% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,599 per 100k people

      12% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      12% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Buena Vista? The median income in Buena Vista is $34,884 which is 31% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $34,88437% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,26439% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      49% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Buena Vista a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Buena Vista home prices? Buena Vista home prices are $39,200 - which is 69% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $39,20079% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84811% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      5% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Buena Vista have good schools? The Buena Vista graduation rate is 78% - which is 9% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Buena Vista a good place to live? Buena Vista has an overall rating of 61% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      61%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      61%

      2 total surveys

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