Buford, GA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$286 Avg asking sale price
$21 Avg asking lease rate
16,749 SF Avg unit lease size
6,534 SF Avg building size for sale
6.15% Average cap rate

Buford's Demographic Profile

Buford has 6,184 households and a median income of $62,572, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +6% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 18,423
# Households 6,184
Median age 37
Median household income $62,572
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,311
5-year population change +6%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Buford $285 2,655 SF 6.50%
Sugar Hill $291 2,244 SF 8.70%
Flowery Branch $227 9,155 SF 7.97%
Suwanee $290 10,900 SF 8.70%
Oakwood $255 7,401 SF 7.97%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Flowery Branch $358 19,763 SF 6.82%
Oakwood $431 12,085 SF 6.50%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Buford $292 16,607 SF
Sugar Hill $272 27,226 SF
Flowery Branch $175 33,539 SF
Suwanee $297 7,657 SF
Oakwood $178 5,801 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Buford

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Buford Personal Warehouse®

Buford, GA 30518

  • 55,920 SF Flex Building
  • $436,800 - $502,500
For Sale

Heartland Dental - Buford, GA

Buford, GA 30519

  • 4,174 SF Office Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $2,035,000
For Sale

Napa Portfolio

  • Retail Building
  • 6.93% Cap Rate
  • $15,789,854
For Sale

5012 B U Bowman Dr

Buford, GA 30518

  • 8,000 SF Flex Building
  • $449,900
For Sale

449 S Hill St

Buford, GA 30518

  • 1,280 SF Office Building
  • $650,000
For Sale

The Village at Lanier, Lot 7

Buford, GA 30518

  • 2.08 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $619,900

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Buford pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Buford $286 6,534 SF
Sugar Hill $284 4,370 SF
Flowery Branch $392 15,366 SF
Suwanee $318 18,927 SF
Oakwood $403 8,965 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Buford alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Buford or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Buford 18,423 6,184 37 $62,572 3 2,311 6%
Sugar Hill 26,543 8,631 37 $96,087 3 1,853 5%
Flowery Branch 12,490 4,753 39 $76,213 3 1,559 14%
Suwanee 23,179 8,370 40 $106,516 3 3,078 6%
Oakwood 9,355 3,601 35 $58,826 3 1,885 15%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Buford, GA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Buford

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Is Buford a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Buford offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Buford?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Buford. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Buford?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Buford. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Buford compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Buford. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Buford acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Buford, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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