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Buena Vista, Georgia

city · Bartow County (primary) , Marion County, Troup County

At a glance

1,717
Population
$80,900
Median home value (all homes)
73% below U.S. median
$163,236
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$592/mo
Median rent
56% below U.S. median
$28,878
Median household income
63% below U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
62.7%
Homes with broadband
68.36%
Locations with fiber available
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing56% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities36% above
Taxes13% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost18% below
For business: Georgia is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college25 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates70.6%
College graduates7.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cartersville-Bartow County Eco Development
Cartersville-Bartow County Economic Development is the economic development office for Cartersville and Bartow County, offering site and buildings resources, incentives, employment assistance and workforce development, regional data, and location resources to support business investment.
county Lagrange Troup County Chamber of Commerce
Dedicated to business growth and economic development in Hogansville, LaGrange, West Point, and Troup County, Georgia. The chamber is described as the premier business association in the region and the driving force behind the economic success of Troup County.
region Northwest Regional Commission
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission is a multi-county regional planning and development organization serving 15 counties and 48 cities. Major responsibilities include implementing the Georgia Planning Act of 1989, administering the Area Agency on Aging and the Workforce Investment Act, and providing planning and development assistance to member governments.
state Georgia Economic Developers' Assoc
The Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) is a non-profit association of professionals and volunteers who are involved with the economic development of the cities and counties of Georgia. GEDA serves Georgia's economic development community with networking, professional development and public policy resources.
state Georgia Electric Membership
Georgia EMC is the statewide trade association for Georgia’s 41 electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) and their generation and transmission partners. Its Community & Economic Development Teams offer data-driven insights and confidential site selection tools and services to help communities and businesses locate and succeed in Georgia. Services are provided at no cost to communities and site selectors through the support of Georgia’s Electric Cooperatives.
state MEAG Power
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) is a nonprofit, statewide generation and transmission organization that provides reliable, competitively-priced wholesale electricity to 49 member communities (Participants), who own and operate their local electric distribution systems.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association that facilitates site location, financing opportunities, infrastructure development, and marketing and demographic research to assist businesses with locations and expansions.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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