RANK #826 / 996 · POP 169,898 · GA
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.8%
Paulding County, Georgia, is often recognized by locals for the Silver Comet Trail, a 61.5-mile paved path built on a former railway line, offering opportunities for biking, walking, and rollerblading through towns like Hiram and Dallas and into the Paulding Forest Wildlife Management Area. Located northwest of Atlanta, Paulding County provides a blend of small-town character with access to a major metropolitan area, typically a 45-60 minute commute to downtown Atlanta. The county features rolling hills and forests, with over 1,000 acres of parkland, including Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site, one of the nation's best-preserved Civil War battlefields.
Life in Paulding County appeals to families and professionals seeking more space and a quieter environment, often accepting a longer commute to Atlanta for work. The Paulding County School District operates 34 schools, which are generally well-regarded. The local economy is experiencing growth, with recent investments in sectors such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and logistics. Paulding County also benefits from a moderate cost of living compared to other metro Atlanta counties.
Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing looks overvalued at 10.9x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Data Center on Cole Lake Road
Undisclosed
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$500M | Proposed |
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WellStar Paulding Hospital Expansion
WellStar Paulding Hospital
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$300M | Under Construction |
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Automann Southeastern Headquarters
Automann
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$60M | Completed |
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Paulding Northwest Atlanta Regional Airport Access Road
Georgia Department of Transportation
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$50M | Planned |
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Seven Hills Boulevard at Nature Walk Roundabout
Paulding County
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$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Paulding County has a Boom Town Index score of 17/100, ranking #826 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.6% and a median household income of $89,237, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Paulding County is $251,100 with median rent at $1,464/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3554, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +2.5% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.6%. Home values changed -1.5% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 5.99% of Paulding County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.