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Buena Vista, GA

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Population
1,583
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
696 ft
Median Home Value
$80,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$592/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$28,878
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Buena Vista

Buena Vista is a small, easygoing community in west-central Georgia that serves as the county seat of Marion County. Located about forty minutes east of Columbus, the town offers wide-open farmland, quiet pine woods, and a true small-town atmosphere. While it started out as a frontier settlement called Pea Ridge back in the 1800s, today it appeals to anyone looking for affordable acreage, slow-paced living, and neighbors who know each other by name.

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Daily life revolves around the historic red-brick courthouse square, where you will find local businesses, community events, and county offices. The area is also home to Pasaquan, an internationally known visionary folk art site that adds a unique creative spirit to the surrounding countryside. With local Marion County schools right in town and straightforward drives to larger hubs like Columbus and Americus, Buena Vista offers a peaceful country setting without feeling isolated.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Winter Hazard Risk IndexA+98.3rating

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