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Market MapVirginiaBuena Vista City

Buena Vista City

VirginiaPopulation: 6,639
73
/100
Buy
#61 of 1,000 counties
#6 in Virginia (133 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$180,671
Median Home Price
23% below national median
$10,728/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
73/100
73
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
88/100

Based on 5.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
74/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.7x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Strong price appreciation (+5.8% YoY)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
6,639
Median Income
$48,783
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.7x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
Covington CityVA
77$96,187Est. pending—Strong BuyView
LeeVA
76$111,349Est. pending—Strong BuyView
CurrentBuena Vista CityVA
73$180,671Est. pending—Buy
Franklin CityVA
70$224,286Est. pending—BuyView
Roanoke CityVA
67$215,833$1,2717.06%BuyView
RoanokeVA
64$325,167$1,5825.84%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyBuena Vista City offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Buena Vista City in Virginia scores 73/100, ranking #61 of 1,000 US counties (top 8%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Buena Vista City with stronger cash flow

  • Roanoke City for cash-flow rentals
  • Roanoke County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Buena Vista City

  • Covington City, lower entry price
  • Lee County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Buena Vista City vs Franklin City for rentals
  • Buena Vista City vs Lee for rentals
  • Buena Vista City vs Covington City for rentals
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