Paulding County

GA · Pop. 160,739 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Paulding County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 160,739.

$/Acre: $3,581

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 245 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 90.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.07%

Combined Sales Tax5.07%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$68,438

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,581

Median Home Price$265K

Acres for Sale3233

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season245 days

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,717 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)360 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K605

Property Crime /100K610

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate