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Buena Park, CA—90621

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$898,000
0.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$94,700
55.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
29
25.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.8%
Median Rent
$2,650
6.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,000
8.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,500
3.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,650
6.3% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Buena Park, CA

90620
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Buena Park, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Buena Park, CA is $898,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.3%. This indicates that home prices in Buena Park, CA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$898,0000.3%
Single Family $925,0001.0%
Condos $825,0000.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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    2 Bed
    		$756,0000.5%
    3 Bed
    		$872,0000.6%
    4 Bed
    		$1,143,0002.3%
    5 Bed $1,500,7073.7%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    6.2%
    1 Bedroom
    11.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    39.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    26.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.4%

    Rental Trends — Buena Park, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Buena Park, CA is $2,950, with a year-over-year rent change of -6.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Buena Park, CA is studios: $1,900, 1-bedrooms: $2,050, 2-bedrooms: $2,650, 3-bedrooms: $3,730, 4-bedrooms: $4,610. The most common rental property sizes in Buena Park, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 52.1% and 17.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,650$2,950
    Studio Rent $1,900$1,900
    1 Bed Rent $2,000$2,050
    2 Bed Rent $2,500$2,650
    3 Bed Rent $3,650$3,730
    4 Bed Rent $4,500$4,610
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    9.8%
    1 Bedroom
    16.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    52.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    17.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.1%

    Property Listings — Buena Park, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Buena Park, CA is 29. This is a decrease of -25.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$870,000-3.0%
    Listing Count
    		4843.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%43.0%
    Days on Market
    		29-25.0%
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    Demographics — Buena Park, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Buena Park, CA has a population of 35,700, which has remained stable by 1.0% over the past 5 years. Buena Park, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 31.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		35,7001.0%
    % Under 18
    		22.8%-5.4%
    % Seniors
    		12.2%28.4%
    % WFH
    		7.1%163.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		31.5%5.7%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Buena Park, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 47.2% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 5.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Buena Park, CA is asian, making up 35.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 40.4% of the population in Buena Park, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 6.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		13.0%-23.5%
    % Black
    		2.6%-36.6%
    % Hispanic
    		47.2%5.1%
    % Asian
    		35.9%12.9%
    % Foreign Born
    		40.4%-6.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Buena Park, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 234 mortgage originations in Buena Park, CA, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 52.0%, with 9.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Buena Park, CA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		234
    % Conventional Loans
    		92.0%
    % Government Loans
    		8.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		3.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		16.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Buena Park, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Buena Park, CA under the Section 8 program is 6.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Buena Park, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		440
    Total Units Section 8
    		440
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		6.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		87.2%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$110$2,000$2,110
    2 Bedroom$10$2,500$2,510
    3 Bedroom-$250$3,650$3,400
    4 Bedroom-$470$4,500$4,030

    Affordability — Buena Park, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio8.4
    Median Home Price$898,000
    Median Household Income$94,700

    Buena Park, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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