At a Glance
Median Income
$160,357
$61,848 per capita
Home Value
$486,400
Zillow: $520,142
Median Rent
$1,406/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.3%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
13.5% smoking rate
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?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cumming residents earn a median household income of $160,357 , which is 113% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,848. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cumming is $486,400 , 73% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,142. Median rent is $1,406/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
60.3% of adults in Cumming hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cumming has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population558
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$160,357
Per Capita$61,848
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$1,885M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$486,400
Rent$1,406
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$520,142
Housing Units228
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation980 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.3%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Cumming was built in 2001.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.