Housing in Buena Vista, VA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$188,812

Buena Vista vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Buena Vista is highlighted.

Median Home Value

42nd%ilemost expensive$153,500show rank

Median Rent

61st%ilemost expensive rent$1,067show rank

Rent Burden

79th%ilehighest rent burden23.5%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$153,500

Median Rent

$1,067

Total Housing Units

2,944

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Owner Occupied

57.2%

Renter Occupied

42.8%

Median Property Tax

$1,444

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$693

Housing Types

Single Family

87.8%

Multi-Family

7.6%

Mobile Home

4.5%

The median home value in Buena Vista, VA is $153,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Buena Vista is $188,812. The median rent is $1,067 per month (Census ACS). About 57.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1972. There are 2,944 total housing units.