At a Glance
Median Income
$85,625
$34,746 per capita
Home Value
$197,600
Zillow: $511,891
Violent Crime
291/100K
1,163/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
301 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buckhead residents earn a median household income of $85,625 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,746. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% 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 $197,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $511,891. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2010.
Safety & Crime
Buckhead reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,163/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Buckhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
100.0% 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population223
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$85,625
Per Capita$34,746
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,289M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,600
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$511,891
Housing Units1,341
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent291/100K
Property1,163/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death12,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute24 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.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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