Buford, GA

Buford, Georgia

Introduction to Buford, Georgia

Buford, Georgia, in Gwinnett county, is 21 miles E of Roswell, Georgia and 33 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The people of the city are in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Buford has a population of 10,668.

Buford History

This city was named after Algernon Sidney Buford, who was the president of the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railroad for 20 years during which the company underwent significant expansion. The naming of the city was motivated by the townspeople’s desires to host a lunch stop on the company’s railroad. In August 1872, Buford was officially incorporated as a town. It became a city in 1896.

Buford and nearby Attractions

• The Bona Allen Mansion
• Lanier Museum of Natural History
• Pineisle Golf Club
• Shoal Creek Park
• Buford City Park
• Gwinnett County Park

Things To Do In Buford

There are numerous recreational opportunities in this city. It offers excellent shopping opportunities, including antique shops and quaint boutiques. The city also provides a wide range of dining opportunities. The Lake Lanier beach and water park has amenities for boating, fishing, swimming, camping and skiing. One can also go camping and hiking in the north Georgia mountains.

Buford Transportation

The William B. Hartsfield Atlanta International provides regular services.

Buford Higher Education

Gwinnett Technical College, Gainesville College, North Georgia College and State University and Devry Institute Of Technology provide facilities for higher studies.

High Points

Buford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Buford, GA

Comparing Buford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Buford Almanac

Buford Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Buford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Buford, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Buford High Schools (2004)

BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL
2750 SAWNEE AVENUE
770-945-6768
Serves 679 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Buford Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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