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Thinking About The Buford, GA Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Buford. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

56,151

Median Home

$328K

Median Income

$94K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 56,151, Buford is a mid-sized GA city. Median household income is $94K with homes valued around $328K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Buford, GA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$328K

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Owner-Occupied

77%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Buford, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

30518

Area Stats

Pop: 56,151

Home Value: $328K

Buford Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Atlanta Area

Home: $420K33 mi away

Evans Area

Home: $318K113 mi away

Augusta Area

Home: $215K120 mi away

Statesboro Area

Home: $174K174 mi away

Savannah Area

Home: $266K222 mi away

Schools Near Buford

Schools in and around Buford, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (12)

Buford Elementary School

Harmony Elementary School

Haw Creek Elementary

Level Creek Elementary School

Mashburn Elementary School

Riverside Elementary School

Rock Springs Elementary School

Settles Bridge Elementary School

Sugar Hill Elementary School

Suwanee Elementary School

Sycamore Elementary School

Woodward Mill Elementary School

Middle Schools (5)

Buford Academy

Buford Middle School

Lakeside Middle School

Lanier Middle School

Riverwatch Middle School

High Schools (3)

Buford High School

Buford Senior Academy

North Gwinnett High School

Private Schools (6)

A.A.I.M.S. MONTESSORI SCHOOL

OLD SUWANEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

SAGE SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Buford stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Buford and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.