The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30040 sells for about $615,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,075 a month.
ZIP 30040 — Cumming
The 30040 housing market remains robust, characterized by steady price appreciation and high demand from families attracted to the area's school quality and lifestyle amenities. While inventory remains tight, the market is showing signs of stabilization as sellers adjust to current interest rate environments. Growth is supported by ongoing commercial development in Cumming and the area's status as a preferred destination for Atlanta-area commuters.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking suburban living with high-quality schools and proximity to outdoor amenities, while still maintaining access to the Atlanta metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 5.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 30040, Forsyth County GA
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within the Forsyth County School District, which is frequently recognized for academic performance.
The area experiences significant economic momentum driven by its proximity to the Atlanta metro employment core and substantial residential and commercial development in Cumming.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Residents primarily commute via GA-400 toward the Atlanta employment core, with travel times heavily dependent on peak-hour traffic congestion.
The area features extensive access to Lake Lanier for boating and recreation, alongside numerous local parks, greenways, and golf courses such as the Polo Golf & Country Club.
The rental market is characterized by high demand from families and professionals, with a mix of single-family home rentals and modern apartment complexes.
The economy is anchored by a mix of retail, healthcare, and professional services, with many residents commuting to the broader Atlanta metropolitan area.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with GA-400 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional transit.
Ongoing development focuses on expanding mixed-use residential and commercial projects in the Cumming city center and along the GA-400 corridor.
Forsyth County Central Appraisal District manages property assessments based on fair market value with annual updates.
Parcels are subject to Forsyth County school taxes and various utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including occasional severe storm risks.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 30040 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Buford4.414.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Lawrenceville - Sugarloaf4.316.4 mi
- Margaritaville at Lanier Islands4.18.5 mi
- K1 Speed Atlanta4.418.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.214.1 mi
- Gas South Arena4.515.4 mi
- Ameris Bank Amphitheatre4.512.8 mi
- Topgolf Alpharetta4.413.4 mi
- Topgolf Buford4.414.8 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.716.4 mi
- Avalon4.610.9 mi
- Fowler Park4.74.2 mi
- Regal Medlock Crossing4.212.9 mi
- Town Center Park4.812 mi
- Webb Bridge Park4.79.8 mi
- ISMAILI JAMATKHANA4.918.8 mi
- McDaniel Farm Park, Historic Entrance4.816.5 mi
- Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center4.713.7 mi
- Vickery Creek Waterfall4.716.7 mi
- Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center4.713.1 mi
- Fowler Park4.74.2 mi
- Cauley Creek Park4.811.9 mi
- Town Center Park4.812 mi
- Webb Bridge Park4.79.8 mi
- Central Park, Cumming GA4.75.3 mi
- Margaritaville at Lanier Islands4.18.5 mi
- Port Royale Marina4.512.5 mi
- Holiday On Lake Lanier4.710.1 mi
- Bald Ridge Marina4.74.3 mi
- Safe Harbor Hideaway Bay4.613.6 mi
- Bear's Best Atlanta4.39.1 mi
- White Columns Country Club4.69.6 mi
- Woodmont Golf And Country Club4.510.4 mi
- St Marlo Country Club3.49.6 mi
- The Manor Golf & Country Club4.75.5 mi
- North Georgia Premium Outlets4.412.8 mi
- Avalon4.610.9 mi
- North Point Mall4.312.7 mi
- Halcyon4.67 mi
- H Mart Johns Creek4.311 mi
- DeKalb-Peachtree Airport4.623.9 mi
- Biplane Rides Over Atlanta4.924.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional reservoir offering boating, fishing, and parks.
Extensive multi-use trail system for walking and cycling.
Hosts local events, festivals, and the county fair.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 22.5% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $474,400 (22.9% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $474,400 (-22.5% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.