At a Glance
Median Income
$83,750
$32,721 per capita
Home Value
$152,900
Zillow: $286,684
Bachelor's Degree+
44.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
21.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
19.2% smoking rate
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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buford residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,721. The unemployment rate stands at 21.5% (497% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 853 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buford is $152,900 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,684. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
44.1% of adults in Buford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population488
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density330/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$32,721
Unemployment21.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,887M
Avg Weekly Wage$862
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,900
Rent
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$286,684
Housing Units192
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation963 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute35 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Buford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.