The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30518 sells for about $468,000, or $194 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 33 days to sell.
ZIP 30518 — Buford
The housing market in ZIP 30518 is currently balanced with 5.8 months of supply and a median sale price of $468,000. Market activity shows modest year-over-year price growth of 0.9% with a median of 33 days on market. Several metrics including population, income, and tax rates are not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking suburban living with access to major employment hubs and recreational amenities like Lake Lanier.
Median prices moved up 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
unemployment 3.4% · poverty 10.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 30518
The area is served by Gwinnett County Public Schools, which generally maintains a competitive reputation within the Atlanta metropolitan region.
The region is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with insurance premiums reflecting typical Georgia market trends.
The area benefits from proximity to the Atlanta employment core and significant suburban expansion, with ongoing residential and commercial development in the Buford and Gwinnett County corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Residents primarily commute via I-985 and I-85 toward the Atlanta employment core, with typical commute times reflecting suburban traffic patterns.
The area features proximity to Lake Lanier for water recreation, several local parks, and major shopping destinations including the Mall of Georgia.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by suburban growth, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment communities.
The local economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and professional services, benefiting from the broader Gwinnett County economic base.
The area is heavily reliant on private vehicle transportation, with major highway access provided by I-85 and I-985.
Ongoing residential subdivision development and commercial expansion continue to shape the landscape along the I-985 corridor.
The Gwinnett County Tax Assessor manages property valuations for the majority of the ZIP code, following standard Georgia assessment practices.
Parcels are subject to Gwinnett County Public Schools and various municipal utility districts.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional weather-related claims common in North Georgia.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and IncomeByZipCode based on ACS 2024 5-year estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Dave & Buster's Lawrenceville - Sugarloaf4.39.9 mi
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Buford4.45.2 mi
- Margaritaville at Lanier Islands4.14 mi
- K1 Speed Atlanta4.413.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.24.4 mi
- Gas South Arena4.59.4 mi
- Ameris Bank Amphitheatre4.516 mi
- Topgolf Alpharetta4.416.3 mi
- Topgolf Buford4.45.3 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.79.9 mi
- Fowler Park4.710.1 mi
- Regal Medlock Crossing4.211.4 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.79.9 mi
- AMC Colonial 184.410.5 mi
- Town Center Park4.84.6 mi
- ISMAILI JAMATKHANA4.914.5 mi
- McDaniel Farm Park, Historic Entrance4.811.7 mi
- Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center4.74.3 mi
- Vickery Creek Waterfall4.719.6 mi
- Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center4.713.1 mi
- Fowler Park4.710.1 mi
- Cauley Creek Park4.88.6 mi
- Town Center Park4.84.6 mi
- Rhodes Jordan Park4.611.8 mi
- Rabbit Hill Park4.710.3 mi
- Margaritaville at Lanier Islands4.14 mi
- Holiday On Lake Lanier4.74.1 mi
- Bald Ridge Marina4.77.2 mi
- Safe Harbor Hideaway Bay4.67.2 mi
- MarineMax Lake Lanier4.87.1 mi
- Topgolf Buford4.45.3 mi
- Atlanta Athletic Club4.811.9 mi
- RiverPines Golf4.113 mi
- The Château Élan Golf Club4.512.2 mi
- Bear's Best Atlanta4.34.6 mi
- Mall of Georgia4.54.9 mi
- Sugarloaf Mills4.49.9 mi
- H Mart Duluth4.512 mi
- Halcyon4.610.7 mi
- H Mart Johns Creek4.39.6 mi
- DeKalb-Peachtree Airport4.622.8 mi
- Biplane Rides Over Atlanta4.923 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
One of the largest shopping malls in the state, serving as a major regional anchor.
A major reservoir providing extensive boating, fishing, and park access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.