Buna is a small town of 1,908 in Texas, with a median household income of $36,250
and a 17.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Buna stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Buna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Buna city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.1
Buna's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Buna costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Buna, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$102,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$730
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Buna's violent crime rate is 157.6 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
157.6 /100k
Property Crime
1027.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Buna is served primarily by BUNA ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Buna, TX
National Avg
School District
BUNA ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Buna sees average highs of 61.6°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 56.0 inches of annual precipitation
.
Buna's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Buna roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $102,100 and median rent is $730/month.
Buna's violent crime rate is 157.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Buna are operated by BUNA ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Buna, TX has a population of 1,908, a median household income of $36,250, and an unemployment rate of 17.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Buna averages 61.6°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.0 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Buna, Texas is 1,908 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Buna: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $102,100, median household income $36,250, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Buna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.