salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,440 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 101 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Buford?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Buford
| Size | Buford | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,351 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,378 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,525 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,698 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Buford overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Buford, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Buford
Life in Buford
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Buford?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $797 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $368,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Buford, GA?
Renting in Buford costs a median of about $1,761 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Buford?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,440 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Buford cheap or expensive?
Buford is rated OK: rent takes 28.2% of the typical household income of $74,924. It ranks 101st cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Buford?
The median homeowner in Buford pays $2,457 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Buford more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Buford?
The median home value in Buford is $368,700, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
17,997 people live in Buford. Numbers are typical (middle) values.