Buford

Welcome to Buford

The City of Buford has come a long way since its beginnings in 1872 as a depot on the railway line between Atlanta and Charlotte, North Carolina. Major domestic and international companies have established operations in Buford. The Buford Dam has become a major source of power for the state, and Lake Lanier Islands is recognized as a premier recreational development in the Southeast.

Companies have located operations in Buford for some very solid reasons:

Education: Independent city school system with local control of elementary, middle, and high schools. More than 10 major universities within a 50-mile radius.

Recreation: Fishing, boating, swimming, skiing, camping, beach & water park and golf at Lake Lanier Islands and local parks at Lake Lanier; hiking and camping in the north Georgia mountains.

Restaurants: Most any type of restaurant in which to choose within 2 miles of the City of Buford. Many major chain restaurants have chosen to locate in Buford as well as unique, locally owned restaurants. You are sure to find your local favorite.

Parks: 25-ACRE Buford City Park with tennis and basketball courts, as well as, baseball, softball, and soccer fields.

Retail Shopping: Mall of Georgia, Art Colony Downtown, Tannery Row Antique Mall.

Overview for Buford, GA

16,811 people live in Buford, where the median age is 36.3 and the average individual income is $25,502. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,811

Total Population

36.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$25,502

Average individual Income

Around Buford, GA

There's plenty to do around Buford, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

35

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

21

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Heavenly Bakes, 12 Lunar Chinese Kitchen & Bar, and Creighton Mixed Martial Arts.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Heavenly Bakes page on Yelp Search 2910 Buford Dr on Google Maps	Dining	4.54 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the 12 Lunar Chinese Kitchen & Bar page on Yelp Search 3385 Buford Dr on Google Maps	Dining	3.16 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Creighton Mixed Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 460 Brogdon Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.9 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Musclecity Barbell page on Yelp Search 4450 Nelson Brogdon Blvd on Google Maps	Active	2.06 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fit Frenzy Studio page on Yelp Search 922 Gainesville Hwy on Google Maps	Active	2.36 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the South Hall CrossFit page on Yelp Search 5370 Lanier Islands Pkwy on Google Maps	Active	2.36 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Carefree Boat Club on Lake Lanier page on Yelp Search 6700 Lanier Island Pkwy on Google Maps	Active	3.31 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Art For Life In Buford page on Yelp Search 3616 S Bogan Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.48 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Blooming Beauty Salon and Spa page on Yelp Search 2720 Mall Of Georgia Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.72 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lumi Salon page on Yelp Search 5690 Cumming Hwy on Google Maps	Beauty	4.68 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the LH Artisans page on Yelp Search 172 E Shadburn Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.76 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skinology by Arpana Purani page on Yelp Search 1400 Buford Hwy on Google Maps	Beauty	2.19 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the bare/skin and beauty page on Yelp Search 1600 Mall Of Georgia Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.48 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Haute Air Salon page on Yelp Search 4705 Hamilton Mill Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.27 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Curated Lash Bar page on Yelp Search 3189 Buford Dr 1339 on Google Maps	Beauty	4.03 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Buford, GA

Population Households Employment

Buford has 4,998 households, with an average household size of 3.33. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Buford do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,811 people call Buford home. The population density is 927.11 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,811

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.3

Median Age

48.76 / 51.24%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

4,998

Total Households

3.33

Average Household Size

$25,502

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Buford, GA

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Buford. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Welcome to Buford

Overview for Buford, GA

16,811

36.3 years

High

$25,502

Around Buford, GA

35

Car-Dependent

21

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Buford, GA

16,811

High

36.3

48.76 / 51.24%

4,998

3.33

$25,502

Schools in Buford, GA

Property Listings

$2,200,000

$1,495,000

$5,300,000

$5,300,000

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

$1,750,000

$1,500,000

$1,499,999

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Buford

Welcome to Buford

Overview for Buford, GA

16,811

36.3 years

High

$25,502

Around Buford, GA

35

Car-Dependent

21

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Buford, GA

16,811

High

36.3

48.76 / 51.24%

4,998

3.33

$25,502

Schools in Buford, GA

Property Listings

$2,200,000

$1,495,000

$5,300,000

$5,300,000

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

$1,750,000

$1,500,000

$1,499,999

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Cumming

Flowery Branch

Gainesville

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