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Market MapGeorgiaPaulding

Paulding County

GeorgiaPopulation: 169,898
58
/100
Hold
#573 of 1,000 counties
#59 in Georgia (159 counties)

Market Snapshot

$338,239
Median Home Price
24% above national median
$2,010/mo
Median Rent
34% above national median
7.13%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 21% nationally
-$467
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$338,239
Down Payment (20%)$67,648
Loan Amount$270,591
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$2,010
Monthly P&I-$1,773
Est. Expenses (35%)-$703
Net Cash Flow-$467/mo
4.6%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
7.13%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 4.6% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
58/100
58
Cash Flow(30%)
71/100

Based on 7.13% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
40/100

Based on -2.1% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
73/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.8x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (7.13%)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-2.1% YoY)
  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$467/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 4.6% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population
169,898
Median Income
$89,237
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.8x
Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
JacksonGA
59$399,130$2,1636.50%HoldView
PolkGA
59$214,414$1,3447.52%HoldView
CurrentPauldingGA
58$338,239$2,0107.13%Hold
WayneGA
58$202,338Est. pending—HoldView
WhiteGA
58$316,161$1,2884.89%HoldView
CarrollGA
57$283,747$1,6436.95%HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldPaulding is a neutral market. Consider house hacking or targeting below-market deals.

Paulding County in Georgia scores 58/100, ranking #573 of 1,000 US counties (top 57%). The 7.13% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. Current market conditions make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or all-cash purchases.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-467/mo
Cap Rate
4.6%
Cash-on-Cash
-7.2%

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