City Intelligence
Buford, GA
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.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
56,151
Median Home
$328K
Median Income
$94K
Zip Codes Covered
1
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 StatsPop: 56,151
Home Value: $328K
Buford Area Map
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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
SHADOWBROOK WEEKDAY SCHOOL
SUGAR HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
THE GODDARD SCHOOL
Livability Grades
How Buford stacks up across six key categories.
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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.