Buford, GA Area Guide

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Living in Buford, GA

Ranks better than 69% of areas Follow

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Buford Area Facts

Buford has a Livability Score of 69_/100, which is considered good
Buford crime rates are 26% lower than the Georgia average
Cost of living in Buford is 15% higher than the Georgia average

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What do the locals think about Buford?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

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How to Have a Great Vacation in Buford, GA 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Buford, GA has a number of attractions of its own, and it's also close to the Atlanta metropolitan area, where you can find all types of activities for every member of your family.

Mall of Georgia is in Buford, and is one of the largest malls in the state. You'll find your fav ...Read More orite department stores there, as well as specialty shops that offer unique items. There are also plenty of places at the mall to enjoy a great meal.

Three Keys is in the area as well, and this escape game is sure to be a thrill for you and your friends. You can also visit Sims Lake Park, which allows you to spend time outdoors and ride bikes along the trail or take a nature walk. You can also enjoy a great baseball game at CoolRay Field when the weather is nice. Or, you can go to LanierWorld and Lanier Islands, where you can swim, play volleyball or simply relax by the lake. Read Less

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Compare Buford, GA Livability

F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Buford? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Bogan Park

Robinson Park

Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park

EE Robinson Park

Little Shoal Creek Public Use Area

Gwinnett County Park

Entertainment

Buford Fine Arts Center

Lanier Museum of Natural History

The Bowl at Sugar Hill

The Eagle

Regal Mall of Georgia Stadium 20 and IMAX

Food & Drink

Dairy Queen

Yogo Fruit

Little Caesars

Jimmy John's

Domino's

Zaxby's

Arby's

Burger King

F Commute

Is public transit available in Buford? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Buford.

Drive to Work

80%

4% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

0%

3% lower than the US average

A- Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Buford? The cost of living in Buford is 106/100 - which is 15% higher than Georgia.

6% more expensive than average

7% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

C Crime

What is the crime rate in Buford? Buford crime rates are 1,612, which are 26% lower than Georgia

1,612 per 100k people

29% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

29% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

B- Employment

What is the median income in Buford? The median income in Buford is $57,147 which is 12% higher than Georgia.

Median household income

$57,1473% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$25,29915% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

57% lower than the US average

A- Health & Safety

Is Buford a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Walgreens

CVS Pharmacy

Doctors

Optimum Health

A+ Housing

What are Buford home prices? Buford home prices are $243,600 - which is 60% higher than Georgia

Median home value

$243,60032% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,08715% higher than the US average

3% higher than the US average

B- Schools

Does Buford have good schools? The Buford graduation rate is 69% - which is 14% lower than Georgia

High school grad. rates

16% lower than the US average

School test scores

38% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

9% lower than the US average

B- User Ratings

Is Buford a good place to live? Buford has an overall rating of 69% from 5 reviews.

Overall user rating

5 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

4 total surveys