At a Glance
Median Income
$79,073
$39,294 per capita
Home Value
$366,800
Zillow: $594,144
Median Rent
$1,525/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
6,989/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Cumming Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cumming's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cumming a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cumming residents earn a median household income of $79,073 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,294. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,896 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cumming is $366,800 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $594,144. Median rent is $1,525/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Cumming reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,989/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.1% of adults in Cumming hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cumming has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population7,869
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,041/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,073
Per Capita$39,294
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$16,277M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A
Home Value$366,800
Rent$1,525
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$594,144
Housing Units2,844
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property6,989/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault88/100K
Burglary1,132/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,425/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,255 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score7.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Cumming was founded in 1834.
The median home in Cumming was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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