Buford is a city located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. It is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of around 18,000. The city has a rich history dating back to the early 1800s and was named after Algernon Sidney Buford, a prominent railroad executive.

Buford's real estate market has grown steadily over the past few years. The city offers a variety of housing options, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments. The median home price in Buford is around $475,000, which is higher than the national median home price.

Buford's real estate market is considered competitive, with homes often receiving multiple offers and selling quickly. This is due to the city's desirable location, excellent schools, and access to amenities like shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.

Overall, Buford's real estate market is strong, and it is an attractive place to live for those looking for a suburban lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities.

Buford, GA, Summary

According to movoto.com,

• There are 392 active home listings and 41 new homes for sale in Buford, GA.
• Homes in Buford, GA, were selling for a median price of $500,000 in February 2023.
• On average, homes in Buford, GA, sell after 73 days on the market compared to 135 days last year.
• 354 homes were sold in Buford, GA, in February 2023, up from 198 last year.
• Buford, GA, is part of the Gwinnett County R-1 School District, with 9 Elementary Schools, 6 Middle Schools, and 3 High Schools.
• The average rating of all the schools in Buford, GA, is 9 out of 10 by GreatSchools.

Home values in Buford, GA

Buford is a city in Georgia. There are 412 homes for sale, ranging from $15K to $8.8M.

Buford, GA Housing Market

According to realtor.com,

• In February 2023, the median listing home price in Buford, GA, was $474.9K, increasing 8.1% year-over-year. The median home sold price was $411.5K. The median listing home price per square foot was $186.
• Homes in Buford, GA, sold 1.4% below the asking price on average in February 2023.
• Buford, GA, is a seller's market in February 2023, meaning more people are looking to buy than homes are available.

Buford Migration & Relocation Trends

According to redfin.com, in Dec '22 - Feb '23, 15% of Buford homebuyers searched to move out of Buford, while 85% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.

Where are people moving to Buford from?

• Across the nation, 2% of homebuyers searched to move into Buford from outside metros.
• New York homebuyers searched to move into Buford more than any other metro, followed by Los Angeles and Washington.

Where are people from Buford moving to?

• 85% of Buford homebuyers searched to stay within the Buford metropolitan area.
• Chattanooga was the most popular destination among Buford homebuyers, followed by Tampa and Macon.

Buford, GA Population 2023

Buford is a city located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. With a 2023 population of 18,620, it is the 60th largest city in Georgia and the 2476th largest city in the United States. Spanning over 18 miles, Buford has a population density of 1,066 people per square mile. Buford is currently growing at a rate of 2.71% annually and its population has increased by 8.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,144 in 2020. 

Schools in Buford, GA

Buford, GA, hosts 5 public schools rated good and higher by GreatSchools. You can also find 1 private and charter school.

Amenities near Buford, GA

According to realtor.com, you can find dozens of grocery stores and hundreds of cafes and restaurants in Buford, GA.