Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Buford Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Lanier Museum of Natural History
Museum
The Bowl at Sugar Hill
Theatre Arts
The Eagle
Theatre Arts
Regal Mall of Georgia Stadium 20 and IMAX
Cinema
Food and Drink (32) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Yogo Fruit
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Twisted Tavern
Bar
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Krystal
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Vacant
Fast Food
Scoops Sugar Hill
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
The Baking Grounds Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Los Paisanos Mexican Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sugar Hill Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Rivermill Bakery
Bakery
Publix
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Parks (18) F
Bogan Park
Park
Robinson Park
Park
Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park
Park
EE Robinson Park
Park
Little Shoal Creek Public Use Area
Park
Gwinnett County Park
Park
Shops (33) F
Advanced Coloration Salon
Hairdresser
Columbian Jeans
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Buford Flowers
Florist
ABCY Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Wee Willies
Convenience Store
Endless Summer Tanning
Beauty
Ruby Nails
Beauty
Northern Tools and Equipment
Home Improvement
At Home
Houseware
eye-site family vision center
Optician
S&S Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
T-Mobile
Electronics
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Aaron's
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Buford Furniture Gallery
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Buford.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Buford is 106/100 - which is 15% higher than Georgia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime C

Buford crime rates are 2,022 per 100k, which is 2% lower than Georgia
Property Crime
1,662 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
361 crimes per 100k C-
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employment B-

The median income in Buford is $57,147 - which is 12% higher than Georgia.
Med. Household Income
$57,147 D
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Buford Police Station
Police
medical clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
s. lee street police station
Police
Gwinnett County Northeast Precinct Police Station
Police
Optimum Health
Doctor
Gwinnett County Station 14 Fire Station
Fire Station
Family Orthodontics
Dentist
Dentistry forChildren
Dentist
Buford Medical Clinic
Clinic
Gwinnett Clinic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Gwinnett Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Clinic
Physician's Immediate Med
Clinic
Dr Jason Payne Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
Dentist
Gwinnett County Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Buford home prices are $243,600 - which is 60% higher than Georgia
Home Price
$243,600 A
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
Home Affordability
4.3x (home price to income ratio) D-
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schools B-

The Buford graduation rate is 69% - which is 14% lower than Georgia
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
69% F
Elementary Schools (13) D-
Buford Senior Academy
Buford Middle School
Buford Academy
Buford Elementary School
Harmony Elementary School
Sugar Hill Christian Academy
Patrick Elementary School
Sycamore Elementary School
Friendship Elementary School
Sugar Hill Elementary School
Jones Middle School
Old Suwanee Christian School
Ivy Creek Elementary School
High Schools (2) D-
Faith Academy
Buford High School
Sugar Hill Christian Academy
Lanier High School
Old Suwanee Christian School
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ratings B-

Buford has an overall rating of 69% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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How to Have a Great Vacation in Buford, GA 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Buford, GA has a number of attractions of its own, and it's also close to the Atlanta metropolitan area, where you can find all types of activities for every member of your family.

Mall of Georgia is in Buford, and is one of the largest malls in the state. You'll find your fav ...Read More orite department stores there, as well as specialty shops that offer unique items. There are also plenty of places at the mall to enjoy a great meal.

Three Keys is in the area as well, and this escape game is sure to be a thrill for you and your friends. You can also visit Sims Lake Park, which allows you to spend time outdoors and ride bikes along the trail or take a nature walk. You can also enjoy a great baseball game at CoolRay Field when the weather is nice. Or, you can go to LanierWorld and Lanier Islands, where you can swim, play volleyball or simply relax by the lake. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Buford? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bogan Park
      Robinson Park
      Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park
      EE Robinson Park
      Little Shoal Creek Public Use Area
      Gwinnett County Park

      Entertainment

      Buford Fine Arts Center
      Lanier Museum of Natural History
      The Bowl at Sugar Hill
      The Eagle
      Regal Mall of Georgia Stadium 20 and IMAX

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Yogo Fruit
      Little Caesars
      Jimmy John's
      Domino's
      Zaxby's
      Arby's
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Buford? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Buford.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Buford? The cost of living in Buford is 106/100 - which is 15% higher than Georgia.
      Buford
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Georgia
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Buford? Buford crime rates are 2,022, which are 2% lower than Georgia
      Total Crime
      2,022 per 100k people

      13% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      13% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Buford? The median income in Buford is $57,147 which is 12% higher than Georgia.
      Median household income
      $57,1473% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,29915% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Buford a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Optimum Health

      A+ Housing

      What are Buford home prices? Buford home prices are $243,600 - which is 60% higher than Georgia
      Median home value
      $243,60032% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,08715% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      3% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Buford have good schools? The Buford graduation rate is 69% - which is 14% lower than Georgia
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      38% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Buford a good place to live? Buford has an overall rating of 69% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      4 total surveys

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