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Welcome to Buford

Buford Georgia is a great city to live in. Located in Gwinnett County, Buford includes a variety of suburban neighborhoods, parks, and restaurants. The downtown area has plenty of stores and restaurants for families to enjoy. Buford is close distance to Lake Lanier and has many parks for residents to explore and enjoy.
 
The city also has many shopping spots such as Buford Mall, Mall of Georgia, and The Shoppes at Buford. Buford also has the most top-rated schools in Georgia according to a 2021 study. The city of Buford is a great place to live and enjoy with your family.

Buford Schools

Preschools:

  • Primrose School of Buford
    • 1650 Crossroads Drive, Buford, GA 30518
  • Children’s Learning Center
    • 185 Scott Street, Buford, GA 30518
  • Crimson Academy
    • 1400 Buford Hwy, Buford, GA 30518
  • Paco Child Development Center
    • 327 S. Hill Street, Buford, GA 30518
  • Legacy Academy-Buford
    • 4540 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Buford, GA 30518
  • The Goddard School-Buford
    • 4000 South Bogan Road, Buford, GA 30518
  • Sunflower Pre-School
    • 1135 Chatham Road, Buford, GA 30518

Public Schools:

  • Buford Elementary School
    • 2500 Sawanne Avenue, Buford, GA 30518
  • Ivy Creek Elementary School
    • 3443 Ridge Road, Buford, GA 30519
  • White Oak Elementary School
    • 6442 Suwanee Dam Road, Buford, GA 30518
  • Patrick Elementary School
    • 2707 Kilgore Road, Buford, GA 30519
  • Harmony Elementary School
    • 3946 South Bogan Springs, Buford, GA 30519
  • Buford Middle School
    • 2700 Robert Bell Parkway, Buford, GA 30518
  • Twin Rivers Middle School
    • 2300 Braselton Highway, Buford, GA 30519
  • Jones Middle School
    • 3575 Ridge Road, Buford, GA 30519
  • Buford High School
    • 2750 Sawnee Avenue, Buford, GA 30518

Private Schools:

  • Old Suwanee Christain School
    • 4118 Old Suwanee Road, Buford, GA 30518
  • Geneva Christian Academy
    • 1420 Rock Springs Road, Buford, GA 30519
  • Crimson Academy
    • 1400 Buford Highway, Buford, GA 30518

Annual Events

  • Buford Holiday Festival
  • Buford Spring Fling
  • Buford Ace Car Show
  • Ride to Survive

Parks / Recreation

  • Buford City Park
  • Bogan Park Community Recreation & Aquatic Center
  • Ivy Creek Greenway
  • Lanier Park

Golf

Public

  • Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

Private

  • Legacy On Lanier Golf Club

Things to Do in Buford

  • Mall of Georgia
  • Cloudland Vineyard + Winery
  • Gwinnett Stripers
  • Buford Museum
  • Lake Lanier
  • Treetop Quest Gwinnett

Places to Stay

  • Hampton Inn Atlanta-Mall of Georgia
  • Springhill Suites Atlanta Buford
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Buford

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.

36
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
21
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Heavenly Bakes, Musclecity Barbell, and ToLife! Yoga and Pilates.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.54 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.06 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.14 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.48 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.58 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.36 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Buford, GA

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

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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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

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Buford, GA

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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.
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