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Buckley, a city in the United States, had a population of 5,371 in July 2026. In July 2026, 65.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 2,732 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 10 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1929 sources

Population5,641people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,743EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,751EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.55%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,058offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 33% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.37µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Buckley?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Buckley.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,992 per month, while the median home value was US$574,100 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 78.4%, and the vacancy rate was 6.55% in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Buckley recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€989
Utilities, 85 m² flat€174
Mobile plan, 10 GB€51
Internet, 60 Mbps€35

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited34.83 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Buckley (Wayback Machine capture 20260210083718)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly989.1 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Buckley (Wayback Machine capture 20260210083718)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB50.5 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Buckley (Wayback Machine capture 20260210083718)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home174.1 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Buckley (Wayback Machine capture 20260210083718)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,992/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent65.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,391 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,592 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,751 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes32 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Buckley a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 46–64%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on housing · range 52–70%
Student54%strong on education, weak on work · range 44–64%
Family67%strong on family, weak on cost · range 58–76%
Retirement50%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 39–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 297 of 5,641 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$124,583 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Buckley is 4.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income124,583 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband76.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription4.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet5.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet4.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary4,743 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)5,365 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov16Official
Unemployment rate4.55 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Buckley?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €5,365 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€2,203of €4,054 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€4,054
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,592
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€174 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Buckley (Wayback Machine capture 20260210083718) · 2026-07-31− €174
Internet€35 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Buckley (Wayback Machine capture 20260210083718) · 2026-07-31− €35
Mobile plan€51 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Buckley (Wayback Machine capture 20260210083718) · 2026-07-31− €51
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€2,203
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Buckley. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Buckley. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher94.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools10 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents20.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio53 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents2,732 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,352 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Buckley when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBuckley highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Buckley highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Buckley1,058
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,058 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents180.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Recorded violent crimes7 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time32.07 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work0.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Buckley. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Buckley.

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Climate and air quality

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Buckley is 7.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.37 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202428Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
PM2.5, highest monitored reading118.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean6.76 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites12 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation835.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature16.92 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.22 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature3.07 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents297 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population5,641 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official
Population covered by crime statistics6,249 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value574,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes78.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate61.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad5.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents4.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage67.24 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage71.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance5.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher23.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available97.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,519 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home16.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans89.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Buckley

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Black Diamond as a Buckley alternative in the same region

17 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Unemployment: 1.3% Black Diamond vs 4.5% Buckley−71%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 423 Black Diamond vs 1,058 Buckley−60%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,910 Black Diamond vs €4,743 Buckley+25%
  • Residents: 6,787 Black Diamond vs 5,641 Buckley+20%
  • Median gross pay, region: €5,365 Black Diamond vs €5,365 Buckleysame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³ Black Diamond vs 7.4 µg/m³ Buckleysame level
Full comparisonMore about Black Diamond

Plainfield as a Buckley alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2735 km, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,058 Buckley−30%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €5,365 Buckley−25%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 4.5% Buckley−17%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 7.4 µg/m³ Buckley+6%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €4,743 Buckleysame level
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Buckley

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Prairie Ridge 9.3 km away
Rent
1,815 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,074 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Lake Morton-Berrydale 19.7 km away
Rent
1,863 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
5,025 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Buckley?

The median gross salary is 5,365 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Buckley?

The unemployment rate is 4.55 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Buckley?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.37 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Buckley?

Police recorded 1,058 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Buckley?

The published population is 5,641 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Buckley?

297 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Buckley a good place to live?

Buckley may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Buckley?

Enumclaw, Prairie Ridge, Bonney Lake, Orting, Sumner are near Buckley. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  6. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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