The GetMickey.com Team

🏠 Inventory & Sales

Listings rising: As of early 2025, active lakefront listings increased ~49% compared to the prior year, with about 140 properties listed featuring private docks or slips

Market pace: The average time on market is ~68–69 days, though well-priced listings may sell within days. In homes around Cumming area, median days on market reported as 39 days, fast compared to national average

💰 Price Ranges & Entry Points

Median lake home price hovers around $390,000 (Cumming area), though lower-end options without docks may start lower. Townhouses and condos often range $285K–$320K

Private dock homes: Average sale price was $1.16–1.23 million. Homes with community marina slips averaged $1.11 million

🏘️ Real Estate & Cost of Living

Median Home Price: ~$530,000 (varies by city/neighborhood).

Cost of Living: ~5% higher than the national average, but lower than many affluent suburbs.

Popular Areas:

South Forsyth: Suburban, upscale, near Halcyon.

North Forsyth: More rural and spread out.

West Forsyth: Newer neighborhoods, scenic hills.

Halcyon & The Collection: Walkable mixed-use developments with restaurants, shops, events.

Lake Lanier: managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

🏡 Dawson County Housing Snapshot

Median sale price: ~$454,500 in June 2025 — down 8.3% year-over-year

On a 12-month sales cycle, median sold price stood at $435,000 — a +2.4% annual increase

Price per square foot: ~$203

A neutral market: supply roughly meets demand with neither side strongly favored

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community & Growth Trends

The county has seen rapid growth, particularly from domestic migration—ranking among the top U.S. counties receiving new residents between 2023–2024

A trend of retirees moving from Florida to North Georgia has accelerated local development and increased demands on infrastructure, services, and housing

🏡 Quick Facts

County seat of Hall County, located about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. Incorporated in 1821, originally named Mule Camp Springs before honoring General Edmund P. Gaines

Nicknames include “Queen City of the Mountains” and the “Poultry Capital of the World” owing to its large poultry industry

🌆 Demographics & Economy

Population: ~42,300 (2020), with estimates around 50,400 in 2025 due to steady growth

Cost of living is roughly 7% below the national average, with affordable housing and income levels balanced by local opportunities

📍 Quick Facts

County seat (and largest city): Dahlonega

Founded: December 3, 1832, from parts of Cherokee, Habersham, and Hall counties

🌄 Geography: Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in northeast Georgia

Blood Mountain, shared with Union County, is the highest point at ~4,458 ft and part of the Appalachian Trail

💰 Economy & Housing

Median household income (2019–23): ~$72,400; Per capita income: ~$36,000

Housing: ~14,000 units; ~78% owner-occupied; median value ~$277,200, with ~$1,505/month mortgage cost

🏙️ Highlights of North Fulton

1. Communities & Demographics

Alpharetta (~65,818 residents) is a fast-growing tech and business hub with a vibrant downtown and strong STEM‑focused schools

Johns Creek (~82,453 residents) is known as Georgia’s wealthiest city, with top‑ranked schools and diverse international communities

Milton (~41,300 residents) retains a rural, equestrian charm on large lots and is among the state’s wealthiest cities

Roswell (~92,900 residents) is the county’s oldest city, featuring a historic downtown, large parks, and cultural attractions

Mountain Park is a very small residential community (~583 residents) focused on preserving its natural character and lakes