At a Glance
Median Income
$77,639
$39,377 per capita
Home Value
$188,800
Zillow: $281,639
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.1% 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
4.0 / 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 $77,639 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,377. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,236 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buford is $188,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,639. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
18.9% of adults in Buford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 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 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population283
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density124/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,639
Per Capita$39,377
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,253M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,800
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$281,639
Housing Units192
Rent Burden15.6%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation659 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Buford was built in 1978.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.