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Powder Springs is located in northwest Georgia. Powder Springs is between the Cobb, Douglas, Paulding county. Powder Springs has 7.17 square miles of land area and 0.01 square miles of water area. As of 2010, the total Powder Springs population is 13,940, which has grown 11.69% since 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 18.34% and is higher than the national average rate of 9.71%. Powder Springs median household income is $58,365 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 3.33% since 2000. The income growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 16.90% and is much lower than the national average rate of 26.32%. Powder Springs median house value is $143,400 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 24.91% since 2000. The house value growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 40.65% and is much lower than the national average rate of 51.67%. As a reference, the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for the same period is 26.63%. On average, the public school district that covers Powder Springs is much better than the state average in quality. The Powder Springs area codes are 678, 770.
  • Population: 15,163
  • Population density: 2,060 people per square mile
  • Area: 7.4 square miles
  • Median age: 38
  • Median household income: $69,807
  • Median home price: $330,000
  • Powder Springs, GA Map
The city of Powder Springs is one of the smallest cities in Cobb County, but don’t overlook it. Located 22 miles northwest of Atlanta, Powder Springs was once called Gunpowder Springs for the black powder-like sand created by the springs in the area. Powder Springs is a fairly affluent city popular with families thanks to its great schools, beautiful parks, low crime, and affordable living.
Powder Springs boasts plenty of amenities for such a small city. It’s home to the Walter H. Cantrell Stadium, Seven Springs Water Park , and tons of community events and family fun.
Learn more about living in Powder Springs, GA to see if it’s the right place to call home.
Population13,940 (2010), rank #76
Population Growth11.69% since 2000, rank #240
Population Density:1,941.40/sq mi, rank #56
Median Household Income:$58,365 at 2008-2012—3.33% increase since 2000, rank #69
Median House Price:$143,400 at 2008-2012—24.91% increase since 2000, rank #149
Time Zone:Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer
Land Area:7.17 sq mi, rank #144
Water Area:0.01 sq mi (0.17%), rank #399
State:Georgia
Area:Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA
Counties:Cobb County, Douglas County, Paulding County
School District:, rank #98
Area Code:678, 770
Zip Code:30127
Accommodations:Powder Springs Hotels
Compton Elementary School
 (0.5 miles) 3450 New Macland Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 770-222-3700 Regular Primary School 
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 449 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.87
Powder Springs Elementary School
 (0.9 miles) 4570 Grady Grier Dr Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 770-222-3745 Regular Primary School 
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 764 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.73
Tapp Middle School 
(1.2 miles) 3900 Macedonia Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 770-222-3758 Regular Middle School 
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 716 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.76
Varner Elementary School 
(2.0 miles) 4761 Gaydon Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 770-222-3775 Regular Primary School 
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 776 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.06
Mceachern High School
 (2.1 miles) 2400 New Macland Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 770-222-3710 Regular High School 
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 2,156 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.12
Clarkdale Elementary School
 (2.4 miles) 4455 Wesley Dr Austell, GA 30106
phone: 770-819-2422 Regular Primary School 
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 374 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.84
Austell Intermediate School 
(2.7 miles) 5243 Meadows Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 770-819-2387 Regular Primary School 
Grade: Grade 2 to Grade 5
Students: 589 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.86
Mceachern High School
 (2.1 miles) 2400 New Macland Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 770-222-3710 Regular High School 
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 2,156 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.12
Garrett Middle School 
(3.5 miles) 5235 Austell Powder Springs Rd Austell, GA 30106
phone: 770-819-2466 Regular Middle School 
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 882 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.95
Dowell Elementary School
 (3.8 miles) 2121 West Sandtown Rd Sw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 678-595-8059
Regular Primary School 
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 994 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.73
Hiram Elementary School
 (4.1 miles) 200 Seaboard Ave Hiram, GA 30141
phone: 770-443-3392 Regular Primary School 
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 616 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.84
Hillgrove High School
 (4.3 miles) 4165 Luther Ward Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 678-331-3961 Regular High School 
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 2,051 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.44
Hollydale Elementary School
 (4.3 miles) 2901 Bay Berry Dr Sw Marietta, GA 30008
phone: 678-594-8143 Regular Primary School 
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 719 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.88
Lovinggood Middle School 
(4.4 miles) 3825 Luther Ward Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 678-331-3015 Regular Middle School 
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 1,223 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.99
Smitha Middle School
 (4.4 miles) 2025 Powder Springs Rd Sw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 678-594-8267 Regular Middle School 
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 946 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.33
Austell Primary School
 (4.4 miles) 5600 Mulberry St Austell, GA 30106
phone: 770-819-5804 Regular Primary School 
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 1
Students: 303 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.88
Sam D. Panter Elementary School
 (4.5 miles) 190 Panter School Rd Hiram, GA 30141
phone: 770-443-4303 Regular Primary School 
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 617 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.03
  1. A. Dobbins Middle School
    (4.6 miles) 637 Williams Lake Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127
    phone:770-443-4835 Regular Middle School 
    Grade:     Grade 6 to Grade 8

Students: 885 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.70
Kemp Elementary School
 (4.6 miles) 865 Corner Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 678-594-8158 Regular Primary School 
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 918 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.15
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary 
(4.6 miles) 948 Williams Lake Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 678-460-1570 Regular Primary School 
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 566 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.70
  1. South Cobb High School 
    (4.7 miles) 1920 Clay Rd Austell, GA 30106
    phone: 770-819-2611 Regular High School 
    Grade:     Grade 9 to Grade 12
    Students:     1,967 
    Student-Teacher Ratio:     17.00
Still Elementary School 
(4.8 miles) 870 Casteel Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 678-594-8287 Regular Primary School 
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 752 
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.22

As of 2008-2012, median price of a house in Powder Springs is $143,400, which is lower than the state average of $156,400 and is lower than the national average of $181,400. The Powder Springs median house value has grown by 24.91% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Powder Springs is lower than the state average rate of 40.65% and is lower than the national average rate of 51.67%. The median year that a house in Powder Springs was built is 1990, which is newer than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1986 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1975.

Topics:House ValueHousing OccupancyYear Structure BuiltMortgage StatusMortgage Owner’s CostsNone-Mortgage Owner’s CostsUnits in StructureRoomsBedroomsHouse Heating FuelGross RentVehicle Available

House Value

Median Value of a Total of 4,035 Owner Occupied Houses in Powder Springs, GA, #149

Powder Springs, GA143,400 USD
Georgia156,400 USD
U.S.181,400 USD

Median House Price Growth Since 2000, #431

Powder Springs, GA24.91%
Georgia40.65%
U.S.51.67%

House Value DistributionPowder Springs, GAGeorgiaU.S.$50k orLess$50K to$100k$100K to$150k$150 to$200k$200k to$300k$300k to$500k$500k to$1 million$1 millionor more010203040Percentage of All Houses (%)

Ranks: $50K or Less, $50-100K, $100-150K, $150-200K, $200-300K, $300-500K, $500-1M, $1M or More

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical house value data.

Housing Occupancy

 Powder Springs, GA%GeorgiaU.S.
Total Housing Units5,477, see rank100%4,088,801131,704,730
Occupied Housing Units4,78087.27%, see rank87.69%88.62%
Owner Occupied3,95972.28%, see rank57.58%57.69%
Renter Occupied82114.99%, see rank30.11%30.93%
Vacant Housing Units69712.73%, see rank12.31%11.38%
For Rent1252.28%, see rank4.27%3.14%
For Sale Only1863.40%, see rank2.05%1.44%
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied430.79%, see rank0.49%0.48%
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use210.38%, see rank1.99%3.53%
For Migrant Workers00.00%, see rank0.02%0.02%
Other Vacant3225.88%, see rank3.49%2.77%

*Based on 2010 data. View historical housing occupancy data.

Year Structure Built

Median Built Year, #86

Powder Springs, GAGeorgiaU.S.
199019861975

Year Structure Built DistributionPowder Springs, GAGeorgiaU.S.1959 or earlier1960 to 19691970 to 19791980 to 19891990 to 20002000 to 2010010203040Percentage of All Houses (%)

Ranks: 1995 or earlier, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-2000, 2000-2010

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical year structure built data.

Mortgage Status

 Powder Springs, GA%GeorgiaU.S.
Owner-Occupied Units4,035100%2,315,28775,484,661
With a Mortgage3,38683.92%, see rank70.88%67.13%
Without a Mortgage64916.08%, see rank29.12%32.87%

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical mortgage status data.

Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage

Median Owner Costs, see rank

Powder Springs, GA1,332 USD
Georgia1,429 USD
U.S.1,559 USD

Owner Costs Distribution

Monthly Owner CostsPowder Springs, GA%GeorgiaU.S.
$299 or Less00.00%, see rank0.17%0.18%
$300 to $499190.56%, see rank1.45%1.59%
$500 to $6991233.63%, see rank5.12%4.89%
$700 to $99954916.21%, see rank15.40%13.71%
$1,000 to $1,4991,38040.76%, see rank32.26%26.97%
$1,500 to $1,9991,05431.13%, see rank22.19%20.33%
$2,000 to $2,9992527.44%, see rank16.51%20.10%
$3,000 or More90.27%, see rank6.90%12.24%

Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank

Powder Springs, GA23.70% of the Total Income
Georgia24.30% of the Total Income
U.S.24.70% of the Total Income

Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution

 Powder Springs, GA%GeorgiaU.S.
10% or Less1183.48%, see rank4.99%5.04%
10% to 20%1,23236.39%, see rank30.96%29.70%
20% to 30%88626.17%, see rank27.89%28.18%
30% to 40%42912.67%, see rank14.30%14.80%
40% or More72121.29%, see rank21.13%21.80%

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.

Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage

Median Owner Costs, see rank

Powder Springs, GA403 USD
Georgia384 USD
U.S.449 USD

Owner Costs Distribution

Monthly Owner CostsPowder Springs, GA%GeorgiaU.S.
$199 or Less517.86%, see rank9.55%7.99%
$200 to $29915223.42%, see rank20.88%15.31%
$300 to $49925338.98%, see rank40.36%35.02%
$500 to $69912118.64%, see rank17.73%20.88%
$700 or More7211.09%, see rank11.48%20.80%

Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank

Powder Springs, GA15.90% of the Total Income
Georgia11.70% of the Total Income
U.S.12.60% of the Total Income

Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution

 Powder Springs, GA%GeorgiaU.S.
10% or Less19730.35%, see rank42.42%39.10%
10% to 20%15423.73%, see rank30.54%31.88%
20% to 30%11718.03%, see rank11.69%12.59%
30% to 40%9714.95%, see rank5.19%5.84%
40% or More6910.63%, see rank8.53%9.41%

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.

Units in Structure

 Powder Springs, GA%GeorgiaU.S.
Total Housing Units5,516100%4,086,231131,642,457
1-unit, Detached4,70485.28%, see rank66.30%61.70%
1-unit, Attached4047.32%, see rank3.65%5.79%
2 Units1382.50%, see rank2.30%3.80%
3 or 4 Units1332.41%, see rank3.03%4.44%
5 to 9 Units530.96%, see rank5.06%4.78%
10 or More Units420.76%, see rank10.07%12.89%
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc.420.76%, see rank9.59%6.60%

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical units in structure data.

Rooms

 Powder Springs, GA%GeorgiaU.S.
Total Housing Units5,516100%4,086,231131,642,457
1 Room510.92%, see rank1.16%1.95%
2 Rooms190.34%, see rank1.22%2.36%
3 Rooms190.34%, see rank6.27%8.97%
4 Rooms4137.49%, see rank14.71%16.57%
5 Rooms1,23122.32%, see rank21.14%20.41%
6 Rooms1,57928.63%, see rank19.57%18.25%
7 Rooms79214.36%, see rank13.35%12.38%
8 Rooms89716.26%, see rank9.61%8.59%
9 Rooms or More5159.34%, see rank12.97%10.52%
Median Rooms6.10, see rank–5.805.50

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical rooms data.

Bedrooms

 Powder Springs, GA%GeorgiaU.S.
Total Housing Units5,516100%4,086,231131,642,457
No Bedroom510.92%, see rank1.24%2.16%
1 Bedroom190.34%, see rank7.42%11.12%
2 Bedrooms71612.98%, see rank23.32%26.85%
3 Bedrooms3,15357.16%, see rank44.08%39.76%
4 Bedrooms1,26022.84%, see rank17.90%15.95%
5 or More Bedrooms3175.75%, see rank6.03%4.16%

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical bedrooms data.

House Heating Fuel

 Powder Springs, GA%GeorgiaU.S.
Total Housing Units4,899100%3,508,477115,226,802
Utility Gas4,26687.08%, see rank41.92%49.42%
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas781.59%, see rank5.83%5.03%
Electricity53510.92%, see rank50.64%35.51%
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc.00.00%, see rank0.26%6.46%
Coal or Coke00.00%, see rank0.00%0.12%
Wood200.41%, see rank0.99%2.08%
Solar Energy00.00%, see rank0.01%0.04%
Other Fuel00.00%, see rank0.08%0.43%
No Fuel Used00.00%, see rank0.26%0.90%

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical house heating fuel data.

Gross Rent

Monthly RentalPowder Springs, GA%GeorgiaU.S.
Occupied Units Paying Rent807100%1,116,63037,562,111
$199 or Less00.00%, see rank1.69%1.76%
$200 to $29900.00%, see rank2.97%3.29%
$300 to $49900.00%, see rank8.41%8.20%
$500 to $69910012.39%, see rank18.64%17.39%
$700 to $99916119.95%, see rank35.83%29.40%
$1,000 to $1,49938147.21%, see rank25.78%25.73%
$1,500 to $1,99913616.85%, see rank4.95%8.92%
$2,000 or More293.59%, see rank1.72%5.30%
Median$1,179, see rank–$849$889

*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical gross rent data.

Vehicle Available

 Powder Springs, GA%GeorgiaU.S.
Occupied Housing Units4,899100%3,508,477115,226,802
No Vehicles Available2765.63%, see rank6.74%9.03%
1 Vehicles Available1,38228.21%, see rank33.90%33.67%
2 Vehicles Available2,20745.05%, see rank38.72%37.64%
3 or More Vehicles Available1,03421.11%, see rank20.64%19.66%

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