At a Glance
Median Income
$71,598
$32,054 per capita
Home Value
$346,400
Zillow: $464,912
Median Rent
$1,256/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Buford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buford residents earn a median household income of $71,598 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,054. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,941 business establishments, including 377 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buford is $346,400 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,912. Median rent is $1,256/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Buford reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,214/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in Buford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buford has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population17,611
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density926/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,598
Per Capita$32,054
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$17,999M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,229
Housing
B+
Home Value$346,400
Rent$1,256
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$464,912
Housing Units5,800
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,214/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,170/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,064 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Buford was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 377 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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