The Town FilesBuckhead, Georgia
Community in Bryan County · population 4,441 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $466,100
- Household income
- $144,864
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 37.1
Buckhead is a community of 4,441 people in Bryan County, Georgia. The median home is worth $466,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 100% of Georgia towns, more seaside character than 99% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 97% of Georgia towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Georgia
- #9 in The 11 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Georgia
- #10 in 25 Small Towns in Georgia With the Mildest Winters
- #28 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Families in America
- #36 in The 50 Best Places for Families in America
- #50 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
How Buckhead ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Buckhead is worth $466,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $144,864, which is more affordable than 57% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $2,482 a month. 92.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Buckhead | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $466,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $2,482 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $144,864 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 92.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2012 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Buckhead
| People | Buckhead | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 5.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 18.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 32.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Buckhead
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Buckhead since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 18, 1969 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 30, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 26, 2023.
Severe weather in Bryan County since 1996
Bryan County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Bryan County
Bryan County had 11,459 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,413 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Buckhead itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Towns near Buckhead
- Richmond Hill, GA3.9 mi · 16,633 people · home $313,400
- Georgetown, GA8.5 mi · 11,916 people · home $274,900
- Savannah, GA11.1 mi · 147,780 people · home $248,900
- Montgomery, GA11.2 mi · 4,443 people · home $387,700
- Skidaway Island, GA13.6 mi · 9,310 people · home $803,700
- Garden City, GA16.3 mi · 10,289 people · home $169,400
- Pooler, GA16.8 mi · 25,711 people · home $322,400
- Thunderbolt, GA17.2 mi · 2,556 people · home $334,600
Buckhead questions
Is Buckhead, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Buckhead scores better for retirees than 45% of Georgia towns and quieter than 43%. 5.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Buckhead?
The median owner-occupied home in Buckhead is valued at $466,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $144,864, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $2,482 a month.
What is the weather like in Buckhead?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Buckhead get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Buckhead since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 18, 1969. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)