Buford
- Suburb of Atlanta, GA
Suburb
Buford
- grade AOverall Grade
- Suburb of Atlanta, GA
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 164 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade unavailable
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade B+
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade C+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$243,600
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,087
National
$1,096Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- AssaultNo data availablenational 282.7
- MurderNo data availablenational 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- RobberyNo data availablenational 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- BurglaryNo data availablenational 500.1
- TheftNo data availablenational 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle TheftNo data availablenational 284
Residents
Working in Buford
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$57,147
National
$64,994Top Public Schools Serving Buford
- grade A+
Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 483 reviews
- grade A+
Buford High School
- Rating 4.47 out of 5 277 reviews
- grade A+
Buford Middle School
- Rating 2.36 out of 5 11 reviews
- grade A
Buford Academy
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A
Mill Creek High School
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 1,281 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Buford
- grade A+
Greater Atlanta Christian School
- Rating 4.52 out of 5 289 reviews
- grade A+
Lakeview Academy
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 47 reviews
- grade A
Friendship Christian School
- Rating 4.44 out of 5 9 reviews
- grade A minus
Fideles Christian School
- Rating 4.28 out of 5 25 reviews
- grade A minus
Hebron Christian Academy
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 150 reviews
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The city of Buford is located about 25 miles outside the perimeter of Atlanta, Georgia. Great school system, affordable housing and home to one of the largest shopping malls in the country, The Mall of Georgia coming in a close second to the Mall of America located right outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Although strides have been made in the area of public transit, this plan has a long way to go. An expansion from Atlanta’s Marta Train would open up opportunities for more disadvantaged individuals to purchase affordable housing. There’s a shuttle system currently in place - with a round trip shuttle opportunity available Atlanta to Buford 6-8 times daily with departures and arrivals available from many locations. An actual train system could actually free Atlanta’s obvious traffic woes. The expansion of a train system could save individual commuters valuable family time, and promote healthy stress-free living.
Buford, GA is an affluent north Georgia neighborhood. The city is about 40 minutes north of downtown Atlanta, making it an easy commute for weekend activities in the metro area or weekday commutes for employees. Buford city schools are rated top in the state, making the it a prime location for young families. The only main downside to Buford is the amount of traffic; a consequence with the ever-growing population and influx of people moving into this high-demand neighborhood.
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!