Buena Park, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

63.8

D

out of 100

Overview

Buena Park is a California city with a population of approximately 81,958, part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $942,568. Median household income is $101,586.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 81,958 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $942,568 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $101,586 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29.7 minutes
  • Part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

81,958

Source: Census ACS

$942,568

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$101,586

Source: Census ACS

29.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

57

Source: Walk Score

167 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Orange County (county-level results)

50%
47%
Democrat 691,731
Republican 654,815
Leans D+2.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 21.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 29.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 43.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 57/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 63.8

Location

Buena Park, CA (33.8406, -118.0114)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.