There are 20 independent living communities serving Buford, Georgia. This includes 1 community in Buford and 19 nearby. Independent living costs in Georgia range from about $16 up to $146 daily, with an average cost running about $46. The monthly expense averages roughly $1,375 and ranges between $467 and $4,372. Annually, the median cost is about $16,500, which is less than the US average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Buford typically range from $385 per month up to $3,025 per month, with an average cost of approximately $1,683 per month. This equates to an annual cost of about $20,196.
Located within Gwinnett County, Buford is a medium-sized city in the State of Georgia. It is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta metro area. Though the surrounding metro area contains 4,265,707 inhabitants, there are 85,023 living in the city. Those who are 55 and over make up around 17% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Buford is 69. The city has an average per capita income of $27,000. The average household income is $69,000 vs the average of $41,000 for the whole of Georgia. The current unemployment rate is roughly 8.34% and the average housing price is $183,000, which is higher than the state average of $163,500.
Buford has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of precipitation each year. When compared to other cities, Buford has poor air quality.