Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
Moving to Powder Springs, GA
$429,950Median listing price
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About Powder Springs
Powder Springs is a city in southwestern Cobb County, about 20 miles west of downtown Atlanta. Its 2020 U.S. census population was 16,910.

Home prices in Powder Springs
The median listing price in Powder Springs is $429,950.
Top places in Powder Springs
- Downtown Powder Springs' revitalized main street
- The Silver Comet Trail through downtown
- The town's historic springs park
- Thurman Springs Park
- Nearby: the Lost Mountain area's parks
Commuting from Powder Springs
- Roughly 20 miles west of downtown Atlanta; typically 30–45 minutes by car via US-278 or I-20. No MARTA rail service in Cobb County; CobbLinc bus routes serve nearby corridors.
Schools in Powder Springs
Public schools: Cobb County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Powder Springs FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Powder Springs, GA?
The median listing price in Powder Springs is $429,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Powder Springs, GA?
Roughly 20 miles west of downtown Atlanta; typically 30–45 minutes by car via US-278 or I-20. No MARTA rail service in Cobb County; CobbLinc bus routes serve nearby corridors. - Which school district serves Powder Springs, GA?
Powder Springs is served by Cobb County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.