The Town FilesCumming, Georgia
City in Forsyth County · population 7,318 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $382,900
- Household income
- $85,868
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 36.5
Cumming is a city of 7,318 people in Forsyth County, Georgia. The median home is worth $382,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for retirees than 91% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 87% of Georgia towns.
How Cumming 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 Cumming is worth $382,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $85,868, which is more affordable than 17% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,705 a month. 48.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cumming | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $382,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,705 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $85,868 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 48.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cumming
| People | Cumming | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.3% | — |
| Work from home | 15.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Cumming
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 31.1°F. About 56.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cumming since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 2, 1970 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 30, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 79 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Forsyth County since 1996
Forsyth County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Forsyth County
Forsyth County had 88,777 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,971 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Cumming itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Cumming
31 public schools with 39,181 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Forsyth High School | 9-12 | 2,508 | 19.4 |
| West Forsyth High School | 9-12 | 2,464 | 19.0 |
| Forsyth Central High School | 9-12 | 2,387 | 15.8 |
| North Forsyth High School | 9-12 | 2,080 | 16.9 |
| Sawnee Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,831 | 17.3 |
| Lakeside Middle School | 6-8 | 1,526 | 17.3 |
| South Forsyth Middle School | 6-8 | 1,395 | 18.6 |
| Hendricks Middle School | 6-8 | 1,383 | 18.9 |
| George W. Whitlow Elementary | PK-5 | 1,237 | 13.3 |
| Liberty Middle School | 6-8 | 1,213 | 18.4 |
| Poole's Mill Elementary | PK-5 | 1,197 | 15.0 |
| North Forsyth Middle School | 6-8 | 1,170 | 15.8 |
Towns near Cumming
- Sugar Hill, GA10.1 mi · 25,076 people · home $413,400
- Buford, GA10.3 mi · 17,144 people · home $368,700
- Milton, GA11.2 mi · 41,296 people · home $789,000
- Suwanee, GA11.4 mi · 20,786 people · home $480,600
- Alpharetta, GA12.3 mi · 65,818 people · home $649,000
- Flowery Branch, GA12.5 mi · 9,391 people · home $442,500
- Johns Creek, GA12.6 mi · 82,453 people · home $629,400
- Duluth, GA14.2 mi · 31,873 people · home $400,800
Cumming questions
Is Cumming, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cumming scores better for retirees than 91% of Georgia towns and quieter than 35%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Cumming?
The median owner-occupied home in Cumming is valued at $382,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,868, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,705 a month.
What is the weather like in Cumming?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Cumming get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cumming since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 2, 1970. 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)