The Town FilesHiram, Georgia
City in Paulding County · population 4,929 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $303,200
- Household income
- $85,119
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 30.7
Hiram is a city of 4,929 people in Paulding County, Georgia. The median home is worth $303,200, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 94% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Hiram ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hiram is worth $303,200, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $85,119, which is more affordable than 43% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $2,085 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hiram | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $303,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $2,085 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $85,119 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Hiram
| People | Hiram | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.7% | — |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 45.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Hiram
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 31.2°F. About 54.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hiram since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 5.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 100 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 85 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 20, 1998.
Severe weather in Paulding County since 1996
Paulding County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
Jobs and pay in Paulding County
Paulding County had 30,033 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,705 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Hiram itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Hiram
4 public schools with 3,420 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiram High School | 9-12 | 1,503 | 17.1 |
| Hiram Elementary School | PK-5 | 786 | 13.1 |
| McGarity Elementary School | PK-5 | 601 | 13.7 |
| Sam D. Panter Elementary School | PK-5 | 530 | 12.6 |
Towns near Hiram
- Powder Springs, GA4.4 mi · 16,887 people · home $332,900
- Dallas, GA5.5 mi · 14,042 people · home $251,800
- Austell, GA7.8 mi · 7,713 people · home $284,900
- Lithia Springs, GA9.5 mi · 16,644 people · home $220,000
- Douglasville, GA11.0 mi · 34,650 people · home $359,200
- Mableton, GA11.3 mi · 40,834 people · home $313,100
- Fair Oaks, GA12.0 mi · 9,028 people · home $199,600
- Kennesaw, GA12.1 mi · 33,036 people · home $335,400
Hiram questions
Is Hiram, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hiram scores better for retirees than 4% of Georgia towns and quieter than 17%. 10.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.7).
How much does a house cost in Hiram?
The median owner-occupied home in Hiram is valued at $303,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,119, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $2,085 a month.
What is the weather like in Hiram?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 31.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Hiram get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hiram since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 1992. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)