Buford GA Real Estate

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Buford is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, 21 miles East of Roswell, and 33 miles Northeast of Atlanta.

Major domestic and international companies have established operations in Buford. The Buford Dam has become a major source of power for the state, and Lake Lanier Islands is recognized as a premier recreational development in the Southeast.

Buford was originally called “The Leather City” because it was known as a historic tannery town. The city is home to the Buford Artists Colony, where over 30 artists make and sell art, pottery, jewelry and furniture in the shops of Main Street Buford.

For more than 60 years Buford was the largest city in Gwinnett County and during most of that time it had the only significant industrial development in the county.

Points of Interest in Buford GA:

– Lake Sidney Lanier – With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities from fishing, camping, boating, picnicking and swimming;

– Museum of Buford – depicting the history of Buford in photographs and fine art selections.

Buford Facts:

Total area – 14.8 square miles
Population in 2013- 12.962
Median age of residents – 37.5 years old
Median income for a family – $49,899

Buford Schools:

Buford has an independent city school system with local control of elementary, middle and high schools. More than 10 major universities are within a 50 mile radius.