Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
Moving to Buford, GA
$549,950Median listing price
GwinnettArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Buford
Buford is a city in northern Gwinnett County (with a small portion in Hall County), about 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Its 2020 U.S. census population was 15,750.
Home prices in Buford
The median listing price in Buford is $549,950.
Top places in Buford
- The Mall of Georgia
- Lake Lanier's southern shoreline and parks
- Historic downtown Buford's Main Street
- The Buford Community Center and its events
- Nearby: the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
Commuting from Buford
- Roughly 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta; typically 35–50 minutes by car via I-85 or I-985. No MARTA rail service in Gwinnett County; Xpress commuter bus routes serve the I-85 corridor.
Schools in Buford
Public schools: Buford City Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Buford FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Buford, GA?
The median listing price in Buford is $549,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Buford, GA?
Roughly 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta; typically 35–50 minutes by car via I-85 or I-985. No MARTA rail service in Gwinnett County; Xpress commuter bus routes serve the I-85 corridor. - Which school district serves Buford, GA?
Buford is served by Buford City Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.