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Buford

#15 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Georgia
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
  • 134 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Buford is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 14,662. Buford is in Gwinnett County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Buford offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Buford there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in Buford and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Buford are highly rated.
    About Buford...
    Population
    14,662

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $182,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $867
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Buford Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      25%
      13%

    Working in Buford

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,772
    National
    $55,322
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    Buford Reviews

    134 reviews
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    I love Buford. Everything you need is right in this little city. The choice of restaurants is insane. You can find anything you want in this city. I love that this is the most diverse county in Georgia. That's not hyperbole, that's actually a fact. Of course if you're into malls, the biggest mall in Georgia is right here in Buford. You have access to all the interstates right from Buford. The people are nice. I moved here 6 years ago. I've lived many places, including overseas, due to being in the military. Buford is where I retired to. I'm so happy I chose this place. My daughter graduated from a great high school in the area & is currently going to college for free, due to the HOPE scholarship for GA graduates. Don't miss out on Buford! Excellent place to buy a home!
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    Buford, Georgia is an excellent place to live. It contains the Mall of Georgia, which is one of the best malls in the state since it maintains a high level of activity while constantly providing people access to a plethora of stores. It also has close proximity to some amazing schools that provide students with a high level of education to prepare them for their future. Alongside this, there are parks in and around the city that make access to nature simple!
    I like that everything is close nearby, down to retail stores, grocery stores, fast food places to restaurants. And not to mention the most popular mall in the state of Georgia, The Mall of Georgia!