The story of this market
The typical home in Paulding County, Georgia sells for about $390,990, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.28%), a market in balance. Homes take about 53 days to sell. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 141% since 2000. Last year 14 of 33 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. The biggest natural hazard here is lightning, which FEMA rates relatively high. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,762 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,762 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
-0.1%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2022 (+25%). Worst: 2010 (-10.7%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.1%
GA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$2,099
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
-0.1%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 33 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
34
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $39,646,167.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
77.7%
2019 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13009 | 6220 | 75.8% | 3.4% | $185,000 |
| 2019 | 14896▲ | 7283▲ | 77.7%▲ | 3.7%▲ | $205,000▲ |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Paulding County, Georgia
The Paulding County housing market is showing signs of stabilization with inventory levels gradually increasing. While price growth has moderated, demand remains steady, supported by the county's appeal as a suburban residential hub.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).
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Median prices moved up 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 1.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 42.93% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 6.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports of 4 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Paulding County, Georgia — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
researched Oct 1
researched Oct 1
researched Oct 22
researched Oct 1
| 30132 | Dallas | $399,990 | $176 | +4.5% | 52 | 100% | — | — | 559 | $1,675 | researched Oct 1 |
| 30134 | Douglasville | $289,864 | $150 | -3.4% | 56 | — | — | — | 249 | $1,444 | researched Oct 1 |
| 30141 | Hiram | $332,500 | $166 | -2.2% | 34 | 100% | 33.3% | 4.6 | 33 | $1,737 | researched Oct 22 |
| 30157 | Dallas | $347,320 | $175 | +2.2% | 54 | — | — | — | 356 | $1,708 | researched Oct 1 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Paulding County generally reports lower violent crime rates compared to the broader Atlanta metropolitan area, with property crime remaining the primary concern for local law enforcement. Trends have remained relatively stable, reflecting the suburban nature of the community.
The Paulding County School District serves the area and is generally characterized by steady performance, with several schools receiving positive ratings for student growth and college readiness. The district is the primary provider for the county's public education needs.
The county faces standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with flood risks primarily confined to designated low-lying areas near creeks. Insurance markets remain stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns.
Economic momentum is driven by its role as a bedroom community for the Atlanta metro, with ongoing residential development and expansion of local retail infrastructure. Major employment hubs are primarily located in neighboring counties, accessible via major highway corridors.
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.
The economy is largely service-oriented and retail-driven, with a significant portion of the workforce commuting to the greater Atlanta area for employment in professional and technical sectors.
The county is served by a network of state highways, including US 278 and GA 92, which facilitate commuting to the Atlanta metro core.
The Paulding County Tax Assessor's office manages the annual valuation of real and personal property, adhering to state-mandated assessment standards.
The county is served by the Paulding County School District and various special utility districts that manage water and sewer services across unincorporated areas.
Property insurance remains available and competitive, though rates are subject to adjustments based on regional disaster risk assessments.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A significant Civil War site offering hiking trails and historical education, serving as a major cultural anchor for the county.
A premier multi-use trail that spans the county, providing extensive opportunities for cycling, walking, and outdoor recreation.
A large community park featuring sports fields, fishing lakes, and picnic areas, serving as a central hub for local family activities.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov
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.
applies when — Owner must occupy the property as their legal residence and have owned the property on January 1 of the tax year.
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.
O.C.G.A. § 48-5-40
Sellers are required to truthfully answer questions posed by buyers regarding the property's condition, though specific liability protections exist for non-disclosure of certain psychological impacts or non-material facts.
O.C.G.A. § 44-1-16
Allows lenders to foreclose on property without a court order provided the security deed contains a power of sale clause; requires specific notice and advertising procedures.
O.C.G.A. Title 44, Chapter 14, Article 7
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.
O.C.G.A. § 48-5-7
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.