The City of Cumming is a vibrant, bustling place full of life and activity for residents and visitors of every age. Cumming was first chartered by the State of Georgia in 1834, and in 1845, a second charter was issued, designating the City of Cumming as a mayor and council form of government. Through the years, the City of Cumming has laid much of the groundwork for the Cumming-Forsyth County community to become what it is today – one of the most popular places in the entire country to live and work.

Whether it’s glamping on Lake Lanier, hiking to the beautiful Indian Seats of Sawnee Mountain, or enjoying an evening of unforgettable food and beverage experiences, there’s an adventure to be had at every altitude in Forsyth County, Georgia (or as the locals call it, "FoCo"). The city of Cumming, the county’s only incorporated area, is situated just 40 miles northeast of Atlanta and along GA 400’s Hospitality Highway.

Cumming Real Estate Market

According to Redfin.com, Cumming is a city in Georgia. There are 820 homes for sale, ranging from $24.5K to $12M. The Cumming housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes in Cumming receive 2 offers on average and sell in around 41 days. The average sale price of a home in Cumming was $410K last month, down 9.89% since last year. The average sale price per square foot in Cumming is $204, up 2.5% since last year.

Cumming Housing Market Trends

According to realtor.com, In January 2023, Cumming home prices were down 10.0% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $410K. There were 36 homes sold in January this year, down from 58 last year. On average, homes in Cumming sell after 46 days on the market compared to 22 days last year.

Cumming, GA, Summary

According to movoto.com

There are 825 active home listings and 87 new homes for sale in Cumming, GA.
Homes in Cumming, GA, were selling for a median price of $600,000 in February 2023.
On average, homes in Cumming, GA, sell after 55 days on the market compared to 166 days last year.
717 homes were sold in Cumming, GA, in February 2023, up from 376 last year.
Cumming, GA, is part of the Forsyth County R-1 School District, with 25 Elementary Schools, 15 Middle Schools, and 11 High Schools.
The average rating of all the schools in Cumming, GA, is 7 out of 10 by Great Schools.
The median list price of homes in Cumming, GA, was $600,000 in February 2023, compared to $578,995 in 2022.
In February 2023, Cumming, GA, was a seller’s market, which indicates that more people were looking to buy than available homes.

Cumming, GA Housing Market

According to realtor.com

In February 2023, the median listing home price in Cumming, GA, was $575K, trending up 9.5% year-over-year. The median home sold price was $508K. The median listing home price per square foot was $207.
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99%
Homes in Cumming, GA, sold for 1% below the asking price on average in February 2023.
Cumming, GA, is a seller’s market in February 2023, which means that more people are looking to buy than there are homes available.
On average, homes in Cumming, GA, sell after 69 days on the market. The trend for median days on the market in Cumming, GA, has gone up since last month and slightly up since last year.

Cumming Migration & Relocation Trends

According to redfin.com, In Dec ’22 – Feb ’23, 15% of Cumming homebuyers searched to move out of Cumming, while 85% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.

Where are people moving to Cumming from?

Across the nation, 2% of homebuyers searched to move into Cumming from outside metros.
New York homebuyers searched to move into Cumming more than any other metro, followed by Los Angeles and Washington.

Where are people from Cumming moving to?

85% of Cumming homebuyers searched to stay within the Cumming metropolitan area.
Chattanooga was the most popular destination among Cumming homebuyers, followed by Tampa and Macon.

Top Schools in Cumming, GA

Cumming, GA, hosts 9 public schools rated good and higher by GreatSchools.

Amenities near Cumming, GA

According to realtor.com, You can find dozens of grocery stores and hundreds of cafes and restaurants in Cumming, GA.

Homes For Sale in Cumming, GA

There are 820 homes for sale in Cumming, GA, 168 of which were newly listed within the last week. Additionally, there are 202 rentals, with a range of $1.4K to $18.2K per month.

Explore Cumming, GA

According to realtor.com, 30004 has a median listing home price of $844K, making it the city’s most expensive. 30043 is the most affordable city, with a median listing home price of $405K.

Grocery

Fareway

Coffee Shop

Valor Coffee
Fellows Cafe
Crema Espresso Gourmet
Gracious Plenty Bakery & Breakfast
Crazy Love Coffeehouse
Da Vinci’s Donuts
Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee House
The Nest Cafe
Café Intermezzo – Avalon

Restaurants

Campania
Jerusalem Bakery & Grill
Rumi’s Kitchen
Little Alley Steak
Smokejack BBQ
Ray’s At Killer Creek
Topgolf
Brookwood Grill
Crust Pasta & Pizzeria
Hugo’s Oyster Bar

ALL Neighborhoods in Cumming, GA

According to realtor.com,

Cities	Median Listing Home Price	Listing $/SqFt	For Sale	For Rent
Alpharetta	$665K	$250	548	252
30041	$574.9K	$217	288	87
Gainesville	$425K	$197	740	110
Marietta	$425K	$204	1,000	429
Canton	$535K	$204	731	165
30040	$550K	$204	270	61
Suwanee	$576.4K	$211	350	138
Buford	$474.9K	$186	420	223
30004	$844K	$248	319	50
Woodstock	$444.3K	$209	542	213
Roswell	$600K	$225	288	92
30028	$584.9K	$202	230	27
30024	$560K	$214	348	98
30114	$469K	$190	348	86
30188	$473K	$215	353	102
30115	$604.4K	$215	394	67
Johns Creek	$609.9K	$213	192	102
Dawsonville	$437.4K	$198	378	70
30043	$405K	$172	251	120
30506	$489K	$196	395	26

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Whether you are looking to buy your first home, invest in rental properties, or relocate to a new city, Cumming offers an exceptional real estate market that is sure to meet your needs.