A factual guide to real estate, housing stock, and regional commutes in Cumming
Location and Commutes
Cumming connects directly to several regional employment hubs. Driving times from the area in clear conditions include Atlanta 50 min · Alpharetta 22 min · Roswell 29 min · Sandy Springs 37 min1. For daily necessities, residents can access 32 everyday destinations within a 15-minute walk from the central reference point. The nearest medical clinic is Cumming Family Medicine, 1.1 miles2, and the closest grocery store is Ingles, 1.5 miles2.
Drive times
Atlanta 50 min · Alpharetta 22 min · Roswell 29 min · Sandy Springs 37 min1
Driving time in clear conditions, OSRM routing. No traffic model, so treat it as a floor rather than a commute.
Everyday destinations within a 15-minute walk, from the county reference point
Nearest mapped location in OpenStreetMap, straight-line distance from the county reference point.
Housing and Development
The local housing stock has a median construction year of . Residential development continues in the surrounding county, where single-family units were authorized by building permits during the first half of 2026. Historic properties also exist in the area, including the Cumming Public School--Cumming High School and the Cumming Cemetery, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Cumming Bandstand is another registered historic landmark.
Utilities and Ground Conditions
Properties in this area are subject to specific soil and environmental factors. Approximately 90.9%3 of the rated acreage is classified as somewhat or very limited for septic tank absorption fields. Additionally, flood risks exist in certain low-lying sections, with FEMA designating special flood hazard zones Special flood hazard zones present: A, AE4 in the area. Local public education is provided by schools such as .
Share of rated acreage classed somewhat limited or very limited for septic tank absorption fields, SSURGO major components, weighted by map unit acreage. Map unit acreage is survey-area wide, so treat this as indicative of the soils present rather than an exact share of this area.
Distinct flood zone designations intersecting the area envelope, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
Parks and Local Events
The area features several outdoor spaces, including Bethel Park, Athens Park, Bald Ridge Creek Public Use Area, Central Park, Cumming City Park, Mary Alice Park, Midway Park, Shady Grove Park, and the West Bank Public Use Area. Nearby green spaces also include Episcopal Church Park, Cumming City Park, Steam Engine Pocket Park, Sawnee Mountain Preserve, Sawnee Mountain Nature Preserve Park, Central Park2. Annual community events include the Taste of Forsyth, which showcases local restaurants, and the Cumming Fourth of July Steam Engine Parade, featuring historic steam engines and antique tractors. Notable individuals associated with the area include actress Kelli Giddish, comedian Junior Samples, and athletes such as Colby Gossett and Jalen Camp.
Parks and protected land, from the county reference point
Episcopal Church Park, Cumming City Park, Steam Engine Pocket Park, Sawnee Mountain Preserve, Sawnee Mountain Nature Preserve Park, Central Park2
Named parks and protected land in OpenStreetMap within 9.9 miles of the county reference point, nearest first. 92 mapped in total.
Photographed nearby
CUMMING, Ga., September 13, 2015 - Georgia Guardsmen of the 420th Network Signal Company on their final day of assignment to the 560th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade. The 420th NSC transferred to the 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. Georgia National Guard photo by Capt. William Carraway / releasedGeorgia National Guard from United States · CC BY · Wikimedia Commons
CUMMING, Ga. September 13, 2015 - Georgia National Guard Lt. Col. (P) John Gentry, commander of the 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade presents 1st Lt. Christopher Pagan of the 420th Network Signal Company with his new unit patch during a transfer of authority ceremony at the headquarters of the 560th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade. The 420th NSC transferred from the 560th BFSB to the 648th MEB. Georgia National Guard photo by Capt. William Carraway / releasedGeorgia National Guard from United States · CC BY · Wikimedia Commons
Colby GossettAmerican football player (born 1995)
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Jalen CampAmerican football player (born 1998)
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What happens here each year
Taste of ForsythAn annual community festival showcasing local restaurants, featuring live music, a kids' zone, and a touch-a-truck exhibit at the Cumming Fairgrounds. Usually held in April.
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Cumming Fourth of July Steam Engine ParadeA long-standing annual Independence Day parade in downtown Cumming featuring historic steam engines, antique tractors, and community floats. Usually held in July.
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Questions people actually ask
What are the typical commute times from Cumming?
Under clear driving conditions, typical travel times are Atlanta 50 min · Alpharetta 22 min · Roswell 29 min · Sandy Springs 37 min1.
What should buyers know about soil and septic systems in the area?
Soil conditions are a key consideration, as 90.9%3 of the rated acreage is mapped as limited for septic tank absorption fields.
Are there flood zones in Cumming?
Yes, FEMA has designated special flood hazard zones Special flood hazard zones present: A, AE4 within the area.
What local dining options are available?
Dining options near the center of the area include Donuts Stop, Wright's Fish and Chips, Tin Cup Grill, Los Rios Cantina, Mary Lucille's, Myth & Legend Coffee House2.
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