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Buena, NJ

Buena, NJ.

Population: 968 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Buena, NJ is $331,387 — down 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $62,500 after a median 94 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$331,387

Median home value

-3.2%

1-year change

94

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$331,387
1-year appreciation
-3.2%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+21.7%
10-year appreciation
+70.8%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$346,673
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$62,500
Median list price
$255,000
Median price per sqft
$53
1-year sale-price change
-52.7%
Median days on market
94 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
Sale-to-list ratio
92.6%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+3.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Buena Regional High School, Buena Regional Middle School, John C. Milanesi Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
South Jersey Clothing Co. (2.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
90
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
265

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,160
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,020

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (21 mi)
National parks include
Great Egg Harbor River, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Vineland-Downtown Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Millville Municipal Airport (MIV) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND, SHORE MEDICAL CENTER, INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MULLICA HILL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-302 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
26.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.8%
Median annual property tax
$8,502
Households with broadband internet
63.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
105,030
Average weekly wage
$1,042
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
295

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BuenaState medianUS median
Median home value$331,387$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$62,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market94 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,502$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Buena, NJ?
$331,387.
What is the median sale price in Buena, NJ?
$62,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Buena, NJ?
Median days on market: 94 days.
What is typical rent in Buena, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,099/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Buena, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, hurricane, lightning.
Is Buena, NJ in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Buena, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Buena, NJ?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Buena, NJ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: South Jersey Clothing Co., 2.9 mi.
How many schools serve Buena, NJ?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Buena, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Buena, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Buena, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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