Buena Vista, Michigan
Buena Vista is a community of 5,798 people in Saginaw County, Michigan.
Why visit Buena Vista
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Temple Theatre, Castle Museum of Saginaw County History, Benjamin Cushway House and Children's Zoo at Celebration Square.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Buena Vista
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Buena Vista
Buena Vista is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within Buena Vista Charter Township, Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The U.S. Census Bureau has defined a census-designated place (CDP) with the same name for statistical purposes. The CDP has no official status as a municipality and the boundaries defined by the Census Bureau may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the Buena Vista area. The CDP consists of an area adjacent to the city of Saginaw on the city's east side and mostly west of Interstate 75.
From the Wikipedia article Buena Vista, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Temple Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.3 mi
Theatre and movie theater in Saginaw, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks25
Castle Museum of Saginaw County History
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Museum and historic building in Saginaw, Michigan, USA
500 Federal Avenue, Saginaw
Benjamin Cushway House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Single family home located near the corner of Rust Avenue and Fordney Street in Saginaw, Michigan
Central Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Warehouse located at 1800 North Michigan in Saginaw, Michigan
Charles Peters Sr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
House in Saginaw, Michigan
Davis Carriage House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Carriage house in Saginaw, Michigan
East Genesee Historic Business District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Saginaw, Michigan
East Saginaw Historic Business District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Primarily commercial historic district in Saginaw, Michigan, United States
Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad East Saginaw Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Railway station in Saginaw, the United States of America
House at 1514 N. Michigan Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
House in Saginaw, Michigan
Michigan Bell Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Industrial and office building located at 309 South Washington in Saginaw, Michigan
North Jefferson Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Saginaw, Michigan
Passolt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Single-family home in Saginaw, Michigan
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square
Park · 2.6 mi
Zoo in Saginaw Michigan
Restaurants and cafes14
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex
3262 East Holland Road, Saginaw
Mo-Th 09:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-03:00; Su 09:00-02:00
2 more on the map.
History
Buena Vista began in 1846 when Curtis Emerson bought an abandoned mill here and created a settlement around it. It was named to commemorate Zachary Taylor's then recent victory at the Battle of Buena Vista.
On July 30, 2013, the Saginaw Intermediate School District Board of Trustees officially dissolved the Buena Vista School District with the district area being split up between three other districts.
From the History section of Buena Vista, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship19
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
First Congregational Church
Church · Reformed · 2.0 mi
403 South Jefferson Avenue, Saginaw
Holy Communion Gospel Center
Church · Pentecostal · 1.4 mi
1245 East Genesee Avenue, Saginaw
Warren Avenue Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.8 mi
510 South Warren Avenue, Saginaw
Bethel AME Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 1.5 mi
535 Cathay Street, Saginaw
Mount Nebo Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.8 mi
1111 North 29th Street, Saginaw
Prince of Peace Church
Church · Protestant · 1.6 mi
825 North 24th Street, Saginaw
Saint Lukes Temple Church
Church · Protestant · 1.5 mi
643 Irving Park Boulevard, Saginaw
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah
School · 3.3 mi
3675 Southfield Dr, Saginaw
Healthcare4
Health Delivery Inc.
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
322 North Jefferson Avenue, Saginaw
Map of Buena Vista
140 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.2 in | 11.4 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 17°F | 1.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 2.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 1.3 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 31°F | 2.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 23°F | 2.0 in | 11.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Saginaw #3 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Saginaw County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-07-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Dam/Levee Break)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harry W Browne Airport (HYX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Saginaw 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Bridgeport 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Zilwaukee 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Bay City 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Birch Run 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Essexville 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Auburn 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- St. Charles 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Vassar 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Montrose 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- St. Mary Cathedral - Saginaw 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saginaw Castle Museum 2025b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CentralWarehouseSaginawMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baumgarten Building - E Genesee HBD - Saginaw Michigan, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michigan Bell Building - Saginaw Michigan, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flint & Pere Marquette Union Station, East Saginaw, Michigan, Dfcoe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- S Jefferson Avenue HD NRHP 82002877 Saginaw County, MI, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Passolt House NRHP 72000653 Saginaw County, MI, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saginaw Armory - Saginaw Michigan, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Davis Carriage House NRHP 82002863 Saginaw County, MI, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1514NMichiganSaginawMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saginaw Club - E Saginaw HBD - Saginaw Michigan, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hill House 1 - Saginaw Central City HRD - Saginaw Michigan, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Benjamin Cushway House NRHP 82002865 Saginaw County, MI, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wenzel House - Saginaw Michigan, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saginaw County Fairgrounds Main Gate 2 - Saginaw Michigan, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Saginaw Waterworks has a maximum capacity of 52 million gallons a day (4330378847), Saginaw Future Inc., CC BY 2.0
- Saginaw Museum, Mary Gunn, Public domain
- Historic Downtown Saginaw buildings, Saginaw Future Inc., CC BY 2.0
- Temple Theater-Masonic temple - E Saginaw HBD - Saginaw Michigan, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
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