At a Glance
Median Income
$139,395
$51,231 per capita
Home Value
$441,400
Zillow: $537,042
Bachelor's Degree+
59.5%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
9.0% smoking rate
How Buckhead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buckhead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buckhead a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buckhead residents earn a median household income of $139,395 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,231. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,111 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buckhead is $441,400 , 57% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $537,042. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2010.
Education
59.5% of adults in Buckhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buckhead has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,640
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans19.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$139,395
Per Capita$51,231
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,289M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$441,400
Rent
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$537,042
Housing Units1,341
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death12,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation16 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute34 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Buckhead was built in 2010.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.