Buford, Georgia · ZIP 30518

Buford — ZIP 30518

Buford (30518) scores 60/100 — Fair for Buford. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $466K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index76/100

Avg math proficiency64%

Avg reading proficiency62%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100

Typical home value$466K

Median rent$2,047/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$466K

Median Rent

$2,047/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 21 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,423

Violent Crime

2,026

Property Crime

10,397

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Gwinnett County, Georgia (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
North Gwinnett Middle School	06–08	2,360	78%	75%
White Oak Elementary School	PK–05	722	74%	73%
Buford Middle School	06–08	1,426	72%	62%
Buford Academy	01–02	816	70%	63%
Buford High School	09–12	1,966	68%	71%
Buford Senior Academy	03–05	1,368	67%	67%
Sugar Hill Elementary School	PK–05	1,156	58%	53%
Lanier Middle School	06–08	1,369	55%	60%
Lanier High School	09–12	1,871	53%	56%
Sycamore Elementary School	PK–05	751	46%	43%
Buford Elementary School	PK–KG	431	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

56,309

Median Income

$97K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

36.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 30518 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 30518 has a school score of 76/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 30518 is approximately $466K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 30518 in Buford has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.