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Buford, GA Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
19 K People
Population growth
1.9%
Age distribution
0-14: 22%
15-24: 13%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 24%
65+: 13% percent
15-24: 13%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 24%
65+: 13% percent
Household size
2.8 People
Household composition
65% families with children
25% couples without children
10% single-person percent
25% couples without children
10% single-person percent
Education level
High school: 92%
Bachelor's: 38%
Graduate: 12% percent
Bachelor's: 38%
Graduate: 12% percent
Median household income
69,471 USD/year
Employment rate
62.6 %
Job growth
2.5 %
Dominant industries
Retail trade 20%, Manufacturing 15%, Professional services 12%, Logistics 10% percent
Cost of living index
95 index
Retail sales per capita
12,500 USD/year
Disposable income
55,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 5%, Dining: 8%, Electronics: 4% of total spending percent
Existing retail mix
Grocery 30%, Apparel 20%, Dining 25%, General merchandise 25% percent
Number of competitors
45 stores
Market saturation
85 percent
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, includes Walmart and Publix
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
15,000 daily visitors
Rent costs
25 USD/sqm/month
Property values
350,000 USD
Zoning laws
Mixed-use and commercial zones allow retail development
Business permits
Standard process, 30-60 days approval days
Availability of retail space
50,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Adjacent to I-85 and GA-20
Public transportation access
Limited, Gwinnett County Transit serves area
Parking availability
41,000,000,000 spaces
Pedestrian traffic
5,000 daily
Vehicle traffic
25,000 vehicles/day on major roads
Public transport accessibility
Moderate, bus routes every 30-60 min
Commute times
27.5 minutes
Work patterns
70% drive alone, 20% carpool, 5% public transit percent
Shopping preferences
Preference for convenience and value-oriented shopping
Brand affinity
Strong for national brands like Walmart, Target
Consumer loyalty
High loyalty to discount retailers 60% percent
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, family dining, local events
Crime statistics
Violent crime rate 2.5 per 1,000, property 25 per 1,000 per 1,000 residents
Shoplifting rates
1.2 percent of retail sales
Public safety measures
Police patrols, CCTV in retail areas, community programs
Tourist spending
5,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
200,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Buford Cornhole Tournament, Holiday festivals
Seasonal attractions
Summer lake activities, fall festivals
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
150,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
8 SQM
Projected growth in retail space
3 %
Retail leakage rate
20 %
Sustainable retail demand
High, driven by population growth
Major upcoming retail projects
Expansion of existing strip malls
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Publix 35%, Kroger 25%, Walmart 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Weekly grocery trips, monthly apparel
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 4% annually due to inflation percent
Luxury retail performance
Moderate, 10% of apparel spending percent
Top mall shopping preferences
Mall of Georgia preferred for variety
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
30 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining, one-stop shopping
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion 60%, Mid-range 30%, Luxury 10% percent
Number of existing malls
1 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
10,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Need for more specialty dining and experiential retail
Trade area population
100,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High, supported by income growth
Projected retail growth rate
3.5 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air lifestyle centers preferred
Public transport access
Bus stops within 0.5 miles
Walkability score
45 out of 100
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent, I-85 direct access
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential-commercial, planned mixed-use projects
Retail Destinations in Buford, GA
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Buford, GA at a Glance
- Total Properties1
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