Why Live in Cumming
Cumming, bordered by Lake Lanier, has evolved from a rural area into a sprawling suburban community, partly due to its proximity to Atlanta and highly rated schools. The neighborhood features a mix of housing styles, including luxury mansions, modern farmhouses, Craftsman-inspired houses, and brick townhouses. While starter homes are less common, four-bedroom single-family homes typically range from $500,000 to $700,000. Cumming Elementary School, Otwell Middle School, and Forsyth Central High School are highly rated, with the high school offering a robust STEM Academy. Residents enjoy numerous things to do, such as recreational activities at Lake Lanier, hiking at Shawnee Mountain, and sports at Central Park. Annual events like the Pirates of Lanier Poker Run and Fourth of July fireworks at Mary Alice Beach Park are local highlights. Dining options include Los Rios Cantina, Vampire Penguin, and Tam’s BackStage, with shopping available at stores like Target and Walmart. The Cumming City Center adds to the local entertainment with live performances at Lou Sobh Amphitheater and the School Street Playhouse. Located about 40 miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta and 45 miles southwest of the North Georgia Mountains, Cumming is car-dependent, with many residents commuting via GA-400. The area benefits from low taxes, with exemptions for residents over 65 and homestead exemptions for property owners. Access to healthcare is robust, with facilities like Northside Hospital Forsyth and the Northeast Georgia Healthcare System nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cumming a good place to live?
Cumming is a good place to live. Cumming is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Cumming is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Cumming has 18 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.2 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $152,356 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 51.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Cumming are home owners, with 18.3% of residents renting and 81.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Cumming can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Cumming neighborhood guide.
Is Cumming, GA a safe neighborhood?
Cumming, GA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Cumming?
The median home price in Cumming is $650,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $130,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.3%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,220 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $138K a year to afford the median home price in Cumming. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Cumming is $152K.
What are the best public schools in Cumming?
The best public schools that serve Cumming are:
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Home Trends in Cumming, GA
On average, homes in Cumming, GA sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Cumming, GA over the last 12 months is $605,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$605,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$635,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$487,650
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$399,950
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$425,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$229
Number of Homes for Sale
1,177
Last 12 months Home Sales
4,227
Median List Price
$650,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
