The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30028 sells for about $506,650, or $208 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,270 a month.
ZIP 30028 — Cumming
The 30028 housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median price of $650,000, reflecting a slight year-over-year cooling. High demand for single-family homes persists, supported by strong local demographics and school quality, though inventory levels are rising. Market conditions remain competitive for well-priced properties despite broader economic headwinds.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking suburban space, high-quality schools, and a balance between outdoor recreation and access to the Atlanta metro area.
Median prices moved down 5.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
23% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 3.8% — 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 8.4%/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 7.8%/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 30028, 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 and college readiness.
The area faces standard regional risks for severe thunderstorms and occasional wind damage, with insurance premiums trending upward due to broader Georgia market pressures.
The area is experiencing significant residential expansion and suburban development, supported by its proximity to the Atlanta metropolitan employment core and major infrastructure improvements in Forsyth County.
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-Sandy Springs-Roswell employment hubs, with commute times averaging approximately 35-40 minutes.
The area features extensive access to Lake Lanier for water sports, numerous community parks, and proximity to the Big Creek Greenway for hiking and cycling.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for single-family detached homes, with moderate vacancy pressure and a growing presence of institutional investors.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, healthcare, and retail, with strong employment ties to the broader Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell MSA.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use, with GA-400 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional transit.
Development is focused on master-planned residential communities and mixed-use retail centers along the Highway 20 and GA-400 corridors.
Forsyth County Central Appraisal District conducts annual assessments based on market sales data to determine property tax valuations.
Parcels are subject to Forsyth County School District taxes and standard municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance market is stable but experiencing premium increases consistent with statewide trends for wind and storm coverage.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ACS 5-year tables.
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 Buford4.419 mi
- Margaritaville at Lanier Islands4.111.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.218.2 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.318.9 mi
- Catch Air4.615.6 mi
- Ameris Bank Amphitheatre4.516.3 mi
- Topgolf Alpharetta4.416.9 mi
- Topgolf Buford4.419.1 mi
- Atlanta Motorsports Park4.711.2 mi
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Buford4.419 mi
- Fowler Park4.78.4 mi
- Central Park, Cumming GA4.75.9 mi
- Mary Alice Park Beach4.67.4 mi
- AMC Avenue Forsyth 124.18.1 mi
- Sharon Springs Park4.410.9 mi
- Gibbs Gardens4.88.8 mi
- Fowler Park4.78.4 mi
- Central Park, Cumming GA4.75.9 mi
- Mary Alice Park Beach4.67.4 mi
- Sawnee Mountain Park4.51.4 mi
- Margaritaville at Lanier Islands4.111.5 mi
- Port Royale Marina4.513.5 mi
- Holiday On Lake Lanier4.713 mi
- Bald Ridge Marina4.77 mi
- Safe Harbor Hideaway Bay4.615.9 mi
- Woodmont Golf And Country Club4.59.4 mi
- White Columns Country Club4.611.3 mi
- The Manor Golf & Country Club4.78 mi
- Sugar Hill Golf Club312 mi
- Legacy Golf Course at Lanier Islands Resort4.412 mi
- North Georgia Premium Outlets4.410.3 mi
- Halcyon4.611.2 mi
- IndiFresh Supermarket3.77.7 mi
- The Collection at Forsyth4.58.3 mi
- Cumming City Center4.64.7 mi
- DeKalb-Peachtree Airport4.628 mi
- Biplane Rides Over Atlanta4.928.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional reservoir offering boating, fishing, and recreation.
Multi-use trail system for walking and cycling.
Features hiking trails and scenic views of the North Georgia mountains.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 28.3% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $650,000 (+28.3% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.