Buena Vista, Virginia
City · Population 6,581 · #55 in Virginia
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About Buena Vista
Buena Vista is a close-knit town in central Virginia, home to 6,581 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Buena Vista is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.44 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,022 residents per square mile.
📰 Buena Vista News Today
- How many people live in Buena Vista Independent City, VA? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Schedule - Parry McCluer Yosemite Sam (Buena Vista, VA) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Buena Vista City Council appoints new City Manager WDBJ7 · Jul 17
- U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine tours Virginia Innovation Accelerator in Buena Vista WSLS · Jul 8
- Buena Vista opens new visitors center; includes maps, local recommendations and more wset.com · Jun 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Buena Vista Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Buena Vista — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,581.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Buena Vista
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Buena Vista
- Don Tequila Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- JJ's Meat Shack — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Buena Vista
- Ben Salem Wayside reviews ★
- Glen Maury Park reviews ★
- Laurel Park reviews ★
- Mt. Pleasant Roadless Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Penny Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Buena Vista
- Enderly Heights Elementary
- F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
- Mountain View Elementary
- Parry McCluer High
- Parry McCluer Middle
- Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Tyson Cooper
Population (2024)6,581
Rank in state#55 of 227
Land area6.44 sq mi
Density1,022/sq mi
Coordinates37.7293, -79.3581