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Zcta 30157, GA

Zcta 30157, GA.

Population: 53,445 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Zcta 30157, GA is $329,705 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $349,450 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,004/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$329,705

Median home value

-0.5%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$329,705
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.8%
5-year appreciation
+21.8%
10-year appreciation
+101.9%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$347,505
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$349,450
Median list price
$359,900
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
-0.1%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
226
For-sale inventory
325
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
258
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
89 days
New listings (monthly)
85

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,004/mo
1-year rent change
-0.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,130/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,550/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
4
High schools
2
Schools include
East Paulding Middle School, Paulding County High School, South Paulding Middle School, East Paulding High School, Nebo Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,084
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,533

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Silver Comet Field at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,331 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
5.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,571
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,217
Average weekly wage
$861
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,458

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Zcta 30157State medianUS median
Median home value$329,705$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$349,450$305,450$325,000
Median days on market42 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$2,004/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,571$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Zcta 30157, GA?
$329,705.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 30157, GA?
$349,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 30157, GA?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 30157, GA?
Typical rent: $2,004/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 30157, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Zcta 30157, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 30157, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 30157, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 30157, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 30157, GA?
9 schools (3 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Zcta 30157, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 30157, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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