In Buena Vista, Iowa, the median home price is $191,650, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $71,719; the population is 20,753; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 224.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 14.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Buena Vista at a glance
Population
20,753
Median Household Income
$71,719
Typical Home Value
$191,650
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
224.1
Avg Commute Time
14.0
About Buena Vista
Buena Vista has a population of 20,753. The median home value is $191,650, 19% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $71,719 (4% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Storm Lake, Nokomis, and Newell.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Buena Vista
18 towns, by population.
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Buena Vista at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Buena Vista?
- Buena Vista has a population of 20,753 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Buena Vista?
- The median home value in Buena Vista is $191,650. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Buena Vista?
- Median household income in Buena Vista is $71,719 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Buena Vista in?
- Buena Vista is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Buena Vista?
- Buena Vista contains 18 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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