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Living in Buena Park

The population of Buena Park, in the United States, was 82,871 in July 2026. There were 14,729 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. For Buena Park, owner occupation was 55%, and the vacancy rate was 2.23% in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1936 sources

Population81,741people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,481EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,939EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.62%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,613offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 65% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean11µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

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

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 Buena Park.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$2,206 per month, while the median home value was US$838,800 in July 2026. 53.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Buena Park recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$2,206/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent53.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)2.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,494 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)2,181 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)1Official
Median monthly rent1,939 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes1,639 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Buena Park 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 worker45%strong on work, weak on safety · range 36–54%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–62%
Student41%strong on education, weak on work · range 31–51%
Family37%strong on family, weak on cost · range 28–46%
Retirement36%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 25–47%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

35.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 28,880 of 81,741 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$110,550 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Buena Park is 5.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income110,550 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband80.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription95.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet3.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet9.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary3,481 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,127 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov24Official
Unemployment rate5.62 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Buena Park?

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

regional median gross pay: €4,127 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€953of €3,216 take-home
  • Rent
  • 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.€3,216
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− €2,181
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€953
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Buena Park Salary needed to live in Buena Park

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Buena Park. 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 Buena Park. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher85.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools63 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents28.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio454 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents14,729 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,723 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Buena Park 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 citiesBuena Park highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Buena Park 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
Buena Park2,613
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,613 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents297.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes232 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time28.78 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work1.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportFUL3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport2 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Buena Park. 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 Buena Park.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
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 Buena Park is 11.0 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 mean11 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202436Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 19.7 · Feb 19.3 · Mar 20.4 · Apr 21.9 · May 22.8 · Jun 24.5 · Jul 27.4 · Aug 28.4 · Sep 28 · Oct 25.4 · Nov 22.5 · Dec 19.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 8.3 · Feb 9.1 · Mar 10.7 · Apr 12.2 · May 14.4 · Jun 16.3 · Jul 18.3 · Aug 18.6 · Sep 17.7 · Oct 15.1 · Nov 10.9 · Dec 8.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
Average temperature by monthJan 14 · Feb 14.2 · Mar 15.5 · Apr 17 · May 18.6 · Jun 20.4 · Jul 22.8 · Aug 23.5 · Sep 22.8 · Oct 20.2 · Nov 16.7 · Dec 13.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 73.4 · Feb 76.7 · Mar 41.8 · Apr 14.2 · May 6.6 · Jun 1.8 · Jul 1.2 · Aug 0.1 · Sep 2.1 · Oct 13.5 · Nov 19.1 · Dec 54.7 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading60.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.91 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites14 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation533.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.16 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature18.52 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature13.17 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: East Los Angeles ±1.2 °C. Elsewhere: Roquetas de Mar (Spain) ±1.7 °C, Elche (Spain) ±1.7 °C, Castellón de la Plana (Spain) ±1.9 °C, Almada (Portugal) ±1.6 °C, Amadora (Portugal) ±1.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 28,880 is not 12.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share12.5 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents28,880 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density2,998 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population81,741 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Population covered by crime statistics82,300 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value838,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate68.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad34.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents22.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents12.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage65.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage77.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance7.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher33.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available94.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over40,905 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home10.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans91.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Buena Park

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.

Lake Forest as a Buena Park alternative in the same region

38 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Nearest airport: 17.0 km Lake Forest vs 2.0 km Buena Park+750%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 975 Lake Forest vs 2,613 Buena Park−63%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,672 Lake Forest vs €3,481 Buena Park+34%
  • Unemployment: 4.9% Lake Forest vs 5.6% Buena Park−13%
  • Foreign residents: 11.0% Lake Forest vs 12.5% Buena Park−12%
  • Residents: 86,333 Lake Forest vs 81,741 Buena Park+6%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,127 Lake Forest vs €4,127 Buena Parksame level
Full comparisonMore about Lake Forest

Redwood City as a Buena Park alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 556 km, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €5,355 Redwood City vs €3,481 Buena Park+54%
  • Median gross pay, region: €5,487 Redwood City vs €4,127 Buena Park+33%
  • Annual PM2.5: 5.2 µg/m³ Redwood City vs 11.0 µg/m³ Buena Park−52%
  • Foreign residents: 19.4% Redwood City vs 12.5% Buena Park+56%
  • Unemployment: 4.1% Redwood City vs 5.6% Buena Park−27%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,092 Redwood City vs 2,613 Buena Park−20%
  • Nearest airport: 3.0 km Redwood City vs 2.0 km Buena Park+50%
Full comparisonMore about Redwood City

Cities near Buena Park

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

Fullerton 7.5 km away
Salary
3,889 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Buena Park?

The median gross salary is 4,127 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Buena Park?

The unemployment rate is 5.62 %. 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 Buena Park?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 11 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 Buena Park?

Police recorded 2,613 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 Buena Park?

The published population is 81,741 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Buena Park?

28,880 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 Buena Park a good place to live?

Buena Park 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 Buena Park?

La Palma, La Mirada, Cypress, Stanton, Cerritos are near Buena Park. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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