Buford GA Drive Around with 7 Interesting stats | Moving to Atlanta with Passport Kings

Thanks, guys for joining me on my Drive around Buford GA.

Buford is a small city located in Gwinnett and Hall Counties in Georgia.

To get here, you’ll have to drive the 85 North up from Midtown Atlanta.

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Is Buford nice?

There are about 17 thousand people in Buford GA.

In this video, I’m driving through residential areas.

This is to show you what you could expect if you decided to move here.

Is Buford a good place to live?

If you’re moving down here with some money to spare, Buford is a great choice for starting or raising a family.

As you see in this video, the homes are very nice and well-kept.

The residents are mostly upper middle class.

You just have to make sure you are getting into a neighborhood that’s safe.

What is there to do in Buford?

In Buford GA, you can go to Lake Lanier.

All of the outdoorsy things can be found here like Horseback Riding and Water Sports.

There’s also a water park, great restaurants, and a lot of Attractions in Margaritaville.

My favorite part is you are a quick drive from Midtown.

Whether it’s your commute to work or when the adults want to get out and enjoy the nightlife, you are close to home.

With local Kroger, Publix Walmart, and full-service gas stations, you will never be far from your daily essentials either.

Since making this video, I’ve read some awful things about Lake Lanier and I no longer recommend it as an attraction

How much does it cost to live in Buford?

The typical cost of a home in Buford GA is $400,000.

Of course, you can find some that are much more and some that are much less.

As seen in this drive-around video, you will be getting a whole lot more for less.

Especially when comparing this price tag to other cities in the US.

What are the Demographics of Buford GA?

Over 60% of the residents are white while Blacks, and Mexicans.

“Other” make up the other 40%

Crime Rate of Buford

According to the FBI crime data the crime rate is 15 per 1000 individuals.

Your chance of being a victim of crime in Buford GA is about 1 in 789.

This is not incredibly low but it is about average with the rest of the cities across the US of this size.

Check out the sites like crime grade to make sure you are moving to the nicer parts of Buford.

Schools in Buford GA.

Your Kids will be in the Buford City School District which is part of Gwinnett County.

You can go to the website, Bufordcityschools.org to learn about the five schools.

They include Buford Elementary School, Buford Academy, Buford Senior Academy, Buford Middle, and Buford High School.

Their CCRPI (or College Career Readiness Performance Index score) is 80.2 $400,000 may seem like a lot of money especially if you are moving from a smaller city than Atlanta.

But for many that are moving from big coastal cities like LA, NY, Miami, and Chicago, you will be getting a whole lot of bang for your buck by moving to Buford.

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Conclusion: Should I move to Buford GA?

Buford, Georgia is a small city located in the northern part of Metro-Atlanta that offers a unique blend of rural and urban lifestyles.

Its population has grown significantly over the past few years, making it an increasingly attractive location for many people looking to move away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

With its close proximity to Atlanta, as well as its low cost of living and diverse housing options, Buford has much to offer prospective residents.