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About Buford, GA

A Guide to the City of Buford, North Gwinnett County, GA, with a nationally recognized school system, modern facilities, amenities, homes for sale, and more.

Buford, GA, in Northern Gwinnett County, blends unique local amenities with county resources to offer an ideal mix for a high quality of life. A new, state-of-the-art high school campus opened in 2019, and a stunning football facility, basketball arena, and the Northeast Georgia Health System Medical Plaza opened in 2022, joining the newer Buford Community Center to accommodate the growing, diverse community.

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Buford, GA began as a depot on the railway line between Atlanta and Charlotte, NC. Incorporated in 1872, the third city to charter in Gwinnett County and known for the Bona Allen Tannery, once identified as the "New York of Gwinnett" and home to the first bank in Gwinnett County, offers even more amenities that are consistent with a quality of life typically expected of a larger city.

The City of Buford is among the few in Georgia with a highly competitive, well-recognized local K-12 school system, Buford City Schools; city-owned utilities; the Buford Community Center; Town Park and Theatre, where classic rock bands and others frequently appear; and more. The vibrant, passable Historic Downtown Buford is home to specialty retail stores, restaurants, the Bona Allen Mansion, and art galleries, including the Tannery Row Artist Colony. In addition, the local Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is rated among the best science museums in Georgia, and the Buford Senior Center, the Buford Health Center, the new Buford Arena, a US Postal Service, and several children's and healthcare businesses all operate within the city limits.

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Public High School: Buford High School

Transit: Bus service is available to Downtown Atlanta Destinations from the Park & Ride on Buford Drive at I-985 and to Midtown Atlanta from the Park & Rides at Hamilton Mill on Sardis Church Road, the Mall of Georgia, and Sugarloaf Mills. Bus service is also available from the Sugarloaf Mills Park & Ride to Emory University and the Doraville MARTA Station, where buses connect to Buckhead, the Centers for Disease Control, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, and Tucker, GA. In addition, the MARTA Gold Line Train Route starts at the Doraville Station and terminates at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with stops at popular Metro Atlanta business, entertainment, and other hubs.

Zip Codes: 30518, 30519

Frequently Asked Questions about Buford, GA

Where is Buford, GA?

Buford, GA, is a North Central Gwinnett County City of more than 19,000 between Suwanee and Flowery Branch along Highway 20 near Lake Lanier.

What county is Buford, GA in?

Most of Buford, GA is in North Central Gwinnett County, with a small portion spanning into Hall County.

What is Buford GA Zip Code?

Buford, GA uses zip codes 30518 and 30519.

What's in Buford, GA?

As described on the Buford High School Cluster Page, historic charm with modern amenities meet in Buford, GA, home to a new high school, a community center, dining, parks, shopping, and more.

Do I have to live in an HOA Community?

While most properties in neighborhoods in Buford, GA are served by an HOA, a few in incorporated and unincorporated Buford are outside neighborhoods and therefore not served by an HOA. Please see the "Homes for Sale on Popular Roads and Streets in Buford, GA" section below for more homes for sale outside of HOA Communities.

Can my child attend Buford City Schools if I buy a property listing the city as Buford, GA?

The city in the real estate listing may read Buford when the property is in an unincorporated area of Gwinnett County and served by the Buford Post Office. To attend Buford City Schools, the property must be within the Buford, GA, City Limits. The homes for sale in the Buford High School Cluster are most likely to be within the Buford City Limits.

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Buford, GA Housing Market Summary

Here are the latest housing market statistics for Buford, GA, as of October 28, 2026! If you'd like more details on the market, what's available, or what your home might be worth, let's set up a meeting to discuss.

A chart showing $549,900 as the average list price in Buford GA among 448 active listings, including 12 new ones over the last five days at a median 56 days on market

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