Buford, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
283 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,639 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$188,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$368 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$541 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lancaster County
3
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area
2
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lancaster County
4
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area
3
South Carolina
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 42
Feb 3 0 46
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 3 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 3 0 53
Dec 3 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Buford High
<1 miles, NE · 4.1star
Buford Middle
<1 miles, N · 1.4star
Buford Elementary
<1 miles, NE · 3.2star
AR Rucker Middle
7 miles, W · 1.4star
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Colleges

Wingate University
20 miles, NE · 2.3star
York Technical College
24 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Atrium Health Union
17 miles, NE · 2.3star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
62 miles, SW · 1.4star
Florence Regional Airport
65 miles, SE · 1star
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