City safety & data profile

Buenaventura LakesFL

Buenaventura Lakes, FL is a 26K-resident city in Osceola County with a median household income of $68,887.

Osceola County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Buenaventura Lakes, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Buenaventura Lakes has a population larger than 57% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $327,500.

Data updated 2026-07-20

26K
Population
Top 43%
By size
$68,887
Median income
$327,500
Median home
13.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Buenaventura Lakes

Buenaventura Lakes posts a median household income higher than 35% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 65%
by median income, US cities

Where Buenaventura Lakes income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$68,887 Bottom 35% higher than 35% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Buenaventura Lakes, FL beyond the headline numbers

Buenaventura Lakes sits inside Osceola County, Florida, at roughly 28.34°N, -81.35°W. Population 26,079, $68,887 median household income. Median home value $327,500, median rent $1,806. Poverty rate 13.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Buenaventura Lakes's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41.7%, then short sleep duration at 40.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Buenaventura Lakes from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
26,079
Buenaventura Lakes
Median Income
$68,887
Near average
Median Home Value
$327,500
+44% vs avg
Median Age
37.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Osceola County) - Buenaventura Lakes's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
427K+53%
Median Income
$72,637+65%
Median Home Value
$353,300+172%
Poverty Rate
12.8%-28%
Unemployment
5.4%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Buenaventura Lakes, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,806/mo
Poverty Rate
13.3% -6% vs avg
Unemployment 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.4%
Work From Home 10.3%
Public Transit 1.1%

Population

White 24.2%
African American 12.1%
Asian 3.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.7%
Short Sleep Duration
40.5%
High Blood Pressure
36.6%
Physical Inactivity
33.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
27.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.6%
Diabetes
16%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.8%
Binge Drinking
14%
Current Smoking
12%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 49.7%
Annual Checkup 75.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
8.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Buenaventura Lakes, FL?
Buenaventura Lakes, FL has a population of 26,079 people, located in Osceola County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Buenaventura Lakes?
The median household income in Buenaventura Lakes, FL is $68,887 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.3%.
What is the median home value in Buenaventura Lakes?
The median home value in Buenaventura Lakes, FL is $327,500. Median rent is $1,806/month.
What are the top health concerns in Buenaventura Lakes?
The top health indicators in Buenaventura Lakes include Obesity (41.7%), Short Sleep Duration (40.5%), High Blood Pressure (36.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Buenaventura Lakes?
The median age in Buenaventura Lakes, FL is 37.6 years. 22.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Buenaventura Lakes, FL is located in Osceola County, Florida. With a population of 26K and a $68,887 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Buenaventura Lakes area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

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Using Buenaventura Lakes's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Osceola County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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