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Buena Park, California by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Buena Park was 2.8 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 35% lower than the statewide rate (4.3). Its median household earns $110,550 and the median home value is $838,800. Population: about 82,871 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Buena Park?
Buena Park's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 2.8 per 1,000 residents, based on 232 offenses reported to the FBI. That is 35% lower than the California rate (4.3), and 14% lower than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 1 murder. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,639 (19.9 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2022, when 202 were reported, the count is up 15%.
| Offense (2025) | Buena Park count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 232 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 21 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 50 | 0.61 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 160 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,639 | 19.9 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 130 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,276 | 15.5 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 233 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Buena Park changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 202 | 2,389 | 1 |
| 2023 | 232 | 2,332 | 1 |
| 2024 | 204 | 1,950 | 0 |
| 2025 | 232 | 1,639 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Buena Park Police Department's own reports.
How does Buena Park compare with California?
Households in Buena Park have a median income of $110,550 (California: $99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $838,800, and half of renters pay more than $2,206 a month. About 82,871 people live on 11 square miles of land, roughly 7,872 per square mile. The city lies in Orange County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Buena Park | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,871 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $110,550 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $838,800 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,206 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 33.0% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 55.0% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.3 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Buena Park?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Orange County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Buena Park?
No highway work zones were listed in Buena Park city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Buena Park?
Federal school lists place 14 public and 6 private schools within Buena Park. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 4 state parks or recreation areas: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington State Beach, Pío Pico State Historic Park and Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Buena Park
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Buena Park city limits.
Liquor stores
12 liquor stores are on the map inside the Buena Park city limits: Beach Liquor And Mini Mart (Buena Park), Bobs Liquor Market (Buena Park), Buena Liquor Market (Buena Park), Buena Park Wine & Spirit (Buena Park), Corked (Buena Park), Cupps Liquor Store (Buena Park), Daniel's Liquor (Buena Park), Fm Liquor (Buena Park) and 4 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Buena Park city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Buena Park?
In 2025, Buena Park had 2.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (232 reported), 35% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 19.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Buena Park?
$110,550 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Buena Park?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $838,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Buena Park?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Orange County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Fullerton, CA (5 mi) · South Whittier, CA (5 mi) · Norwalk, CA (6 mi) · La Habra, CA (6 mi) · Garden Grove, CA (6 mi) · Lakewood, CA (7 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Orange County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Buena Park city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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