Living in Buford, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buford · Census data 2020–2024
Buford has 455 residents with a median age of 26.7. The median household income is $86,414 (21% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $159,500.
Buford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Buford at a glance
- Population
- 455
- Median age
- 26.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $86,414State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $159,500State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 96.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Buford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Ohio median; home values 26% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 21.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Buford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buford the median home value is $159,500, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,106 a month in housing costs.
Buford median household income
The median household income in Buford is $86,414 and the income per person is $34,494. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Buford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 155
- Owner-occupied
- 96.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.94
Buford demographics
- Population
- 455
- Median age
- 26.7
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 4.8%
- Households
- 155
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buford ›
Education in Buford
49.6% of adults 25 and older in Buford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buford
- Unemployment rate
- 21.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Buford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buford | 455 | $86,414 | $159,500 | — |
| Sardinia | 1,138 | $58,438 | $99,600 | $653 |
| Mowrystown | 510 | $72,813 | $93,000 | $858 |
| Mount Orab | 4,987 | $58,347 | $267,400 | $805 |
| Fayetteville | 324 | $85,417 | $168,300 | $863 |
| Lake Waynoka | 1,266 | $82,434 | $222,200 | — |
| St. Martin | 171 | $55,962 | $237,500 | — |
| Lake Lorelei | 1,746 | $114,201 | $289,200 | — |
| Williamsburg | 2,608 | $62,500 | $196,900 | $904 |
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What is the median household income in Buford, OH?
The median household income in Buford is $86,414, 21% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Buford?
The median home value in Buford is $159,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Buford, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Ohio median; home values 26% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 21.9%.
What is the median age in Buford?
The median age in Buford is 26.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Buford?
The average commute to work in Buford is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buford?
The unemployment rate in Buford is 21.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buford?
49.6% of adults in Buford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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