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Cost of living in Buford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Buford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Buford is 108 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Buford is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Buford is $469,651.
The median income in Buford is $69,471.
Buford's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Buford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Buford | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 125 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Buford, GA Weather
The average high in Buford is 70.5° and the average low is 49.4°.
There are 71.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Buford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 53.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Buford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Buford
The current population in Buford is 17,997. The population has increased 49.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,997 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 17,611 | 2.3% |
| 2022 | 17,222 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 16,811 | 5.0% |
| 2020 | 16,003 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 16,143 | 6.3% |
| 2018 | 15,185 | 3.6% |
| 2017 | 14,662 | 5.3% |
| 2016 | 13,927 | 5.2% |
| 2015 | 13,244 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 12,864 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 12,754 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 12,575 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 12,335 | 2.5% |
| 2010 | 12,032 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Buford
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Buford is:
44.8% White with 8,065 White residents.
8.3% African American with 1,497 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
8.9% Asian with 1,595 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 94 Other residents.
5.6% Two Or More with 1,009 Two Or More residents.
31.9% Hispanic with 5,737 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Buford | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.8% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.3% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.9% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.6% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 31.9% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Buford
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Buford is 48.6% female with 8,739 female residents.
Buford is 51.4% male with 9,258 male residents.
| Gender | Buford | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Buford for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Buford completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Buford completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Buford completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Buford completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Buford completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Buford completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Buford completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Buford completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Buford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Buford | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Buford, Georgia
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3.5% of households in Buford earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Buford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.2% of households in Buford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.9% of households in Buford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.9% of households in Buford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Buford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Buford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.1% of households in Buford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.5% of households in Buford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.0% of households in Buford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Buford | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.9% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.9% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.0% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
