How long is the commute from Buford, GA?
Workers who live in Buford, GA take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
13.9% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Buford get to work
| Means of transportation | Buford | Gwinnett County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.8% (±4.8 points) | 66.7% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±3.2 points) | 11.8% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 0.5% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.2% (±2.8 points) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.9% (±2.9 points) | 18.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Buford, the average commute is lower than in Gwinnett County (32.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Buford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gwinnett County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Gwinnett County, Buford ranks 11 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 269 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Buford
| Vehicles available | Buford | Gwinnett County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±2.4 points) | 3.8% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% (±6.0 points) | 30.1% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±4.7 points) | 40.0% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.4% (±4.2 points) | 26.1% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Buford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Gwinnett County (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Buford
| Buford | Gwinnett County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.9% (±2.9 points) | 18.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±1.6 points) | 98.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±3.5 points) | 94.6% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Buford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gwinnett County (94.6%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Buford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buford | — | 27.5 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Sugar Hill | 3.4 mi | 33.2 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Flowery Branch | 5.4 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Suwanee | 6.4 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood | 9.3 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Braselton | 10 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cumming | 10 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dacula | 11 mi | 37.7 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Auburn | 11 mi | 38.9 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sugar Hill, GA (33.2 minutes), Dacula, GA (37.7 minutes), Auburn, GA (38.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Gwinnett County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lawrenceville | 32.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Lilburn | 31.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 | Suwanee | 30.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 (tie) | Duluth | 29.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 8 (tie) | Grayson | 29.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 10 | Norcross | 27.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 | Buford | 27.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Berkeley Lake | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 | Peachtree Corners | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Gwinnett County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Buford
How long is the average commute in Buford?
Workers who live in Buford, GA take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Buford without a car?
4.6% of households in Buford have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Buford?
13.9% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Buford worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buford city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buford city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buford city, Georgia
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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