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Cumming

#37 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Georgia
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
  • 170 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    B-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B+
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Cumming is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 5,856. Cumming is in Forsyth County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Cumming offers residents a suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Cumming there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Cumming and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Cumming are highly rated.
About Cumming...
Population
5,856

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$210,800
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$966
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    63%
  • Own
    37%
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Cumming Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    110
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    47.1
    40.7
  • Robbery
    31.4
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    785.5
    500.1
  • Theft
    3,660.6
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    251.4
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    19%
    13%

Working in Cumming

Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$47,125
National
$55,322
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    Cumming Reviews

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    I absolutely love living in Cumming, Ga. The schools are amazing and my child has improved so much since moving here. It's also a larger town so there's a lot more job opportunities as well. There is a plethora of restaurants to dine at, so it can make making a decision on where to eat a bit hard, but no matter what you pick, you know it'll be good! There's always something going on that is family friendly so you can enjoy more family time. If you can't find something in town, then we are only about 25 minutes from Atlanta where there is even more to choose from!
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    Cumming, Georgia is exceptionally welcoming to new residents. Marketplace Boulevard covers all shopping needs, and the Avenues/Collection shopping center is conveniently located with boutiques, an AMC theater, shoe stores, and a Barnes & Noble. Local food is delicious and decently priced. Northside Hospital provides quality care, and there are a lot of other new developments and residences with lovely homes. The Cumming Aquatic Center is perfect for summer and winter is somewhat mild since it is located in the southeastern United States. The only downside to this is that when it snows, the state shuts down. The police department is very active, which makes this area safe. Central park, Suwannee mountain, and Dobbs Creek recreational centers provide outdoor activities, as well as Lake Lanier, and the Cumming fair comes every October and many other events take place at the fairgrounds. Cumming is a tight-knit and loving community.
    Well, there's plenty of restaurants if you REALLY like chain restaurants. There are only a few locally owned places to eat & dozens of chain restaurants. There's plenty of shopping, if you like Walmart, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Kohls. There's not much else to do here. You can drive to the city, which is 45 min away on a no traffic day, which doesn't exist in Atlanta. Or, you can drive to the mountains, which is also 45 min away, but the festivals & fun things to do there only happen about 2-3 times/year. Lake Lanier is 5 min away, if you want to go swimming in a toxic lake, or get run over by the thousands of boats zooming past your head as you try to relax. Kinda sucks living here. Better stay where you are. It's gotta be better than Cumming!