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Living in Buena Vista City, Virginia
A small independent city on the Maury River below the Blue Ridge Parkway. Home to Southern Virginia University and the riverfront Glen Maury Park.
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Commute & how people work
About 8% of Buena Vista City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 17 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 23% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 46% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 15% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 10% | |
| 45 min or more | 7% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 77% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 10% | |
| Public transit | 0% | |
| Walk or bike | 5% | |
| Work from home | 8% | |
| Other | 0% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Buena Vista City Public Schools reports a 90% on-time graduation rate, with 79% passing Math and 75% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Buena Vista City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Food Lion
Restaurants
- Domino's, 210 West 22nd street, Buena Vista, VA 24416
- Hardee's, 2801 Beech Avenue, Buena Vista, VA 24416
- Subway, 2522 Beech Avenue, Buena Vista, VA 24416
- Don Tequila Mexican Restaurant, 2255 Beech Avenue, Buena Vista, VA 24416
- Burger King
- JJ's Meat Shack
Shops & retail
- Family Dollar, 2717 Beech Avenue, VA 24416
- Becky's Bridal & Formal, 2127 Magnolia Avenue, Buena Vista, VA
- Dollar General
Health & medical
- Augusta Health
Pharmacies
- Buena Vista Family Pharmacy
Hotels & lodging
- Budget Inn
Banks
- City National Bank
Auto services
- Advance Auto Parts
Churches & faith communities
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 725 West 29th Street
- McCutchen Church, 1180 Long Hollow Road, Buena Vista, VA 24416
- Neriah Church, 1891 Old Buena Vista Road, Buena Vista, VA 24416
- Poplar Hill Church, 248 Poplar Hill Road, Lexington, VA 24450
- Salem Church, 14 Ben Salem Lane, Buena Vista, VA 24416
- Blue Ridge Baptist Church
Gas stations
- BP
- Exxon
Convenience stores
- Hill Top, 2177 East Midland Trail, Buena Vista, VA 24416
- Sheltman's
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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Buena Vista City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Universities
Hospitals & health systems
Manufacturing & factories
- Advanced Drainage Systems
- Micron Bio-Systems
- Modine Manufacturing
- Munters
- Shenandoah Hardwood
Government & public sector
- Buena Vista Municipal Building
- City of Lexington Public Works
- DMV Customer Service Center Lexington
Major employers & offices
- Huffman Insurance Agencies Inc
- OneMain Financial
- State Farm
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Buena Vista City?
Buena Vista City's real-estate tax rate is about $0.91 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.91% a year).
How are the schools in Buena Vista City?
Buena Vista City Public Schools reports a 90% on-time graduation rate, with 79% passing Math and 75% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Buena Vista City?
The average commute for Buena Vista City workers is about 17 minutes, and 69% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Buena Vista City?
About 8% of Buena Vista City workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Buena Vista City.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
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- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
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