Buford, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Hall County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
17,611 Population 926/sq mi density
$71,598 Median Income $32,054 per capita
$346,400 Home Value $466,577 Zillow
$1,256 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,598 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$346,400 home value, $1,256/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Buford, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,598
5% below
$32,054 per capita
Home Value
$346,400
23% above
Zillow: $466,577
Median Rent
$1,256/mo
8% above
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
10% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
123%
Rent
108%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 3.3% (8% 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 $466,577. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population17,611
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density926/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born22.1%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,598
Per Capita$32,054
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$17,999M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,229

Housing

B+
Home Value$346,400
Rent$1,256
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$466,577
Housing Units5,800
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,170/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
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.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
22.1% 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.