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Buena Vista, CO

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Population
3,248
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
7,960 ft
Median Home Value
$572,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$2,020/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$78,323
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ColoradoPopulation rankingHighest population places in ColoradoNearest larger communityCañon City, Colorado57 miles away · 17,030 residents.

About Buena Vista

Buena Vista is a statutory town in Chaffee County, Colorado, situated in the Upper Arkansas River Valley at the base of the Collegiate Peaks. Originally settled in 1864, the mountain community of approximately 3,010 serves as a regional hub for white-water rafting and outdoor recreation. Public education is served by the Buena Vista School District.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+100.0rating

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