Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
13%
Austell, GA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,388
Population
8,306
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A verdant suburban city just outside of Atlanta
Suburban
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Park-Like
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Quiet
Austell encompasses a relatively large part of Cobb County real estate just 17 miles west of Atlanta. You’ll find new residential developments comprised of affordable single-family homes and apartments in and around Sweetwater Creek and the locally owned businesses along U.S. Highway 78. There are three community parks in the center of Austell that add to the area’s park-like feel. Many residents commute into Atlanta and Marietta for work, and any commute is made easy thanks to the highways and nearby Perimeter (Interstate 285) that will connect you to the rest of Atlanta.
Explore the City
Legion Park's big green spaces are used for many outdoor sports.
The neighborhood of Austell provides a scenic, peaceful place to call home for many.
Lamar Plaza, located in Austell's downtown, has many different businesses that are walkable.
Wallace Barbecue Restaurant serves Austell residents.
Austell's historic Ducere mansion is now used as an office and rentable event space.
Austell homes often mix traditional brick with contemporary architecture.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,736
Average: $74,980
Education
2,244
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,498
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Austell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Austell, GA is $1,378 for one bedroom, $1,553 for two bedrooms, and $1,893 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Austell has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,378/month
790 Sq Ft
House
$2,263/month
1,802 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,705/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Austell, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
644 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
750 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
400 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,054 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
834 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,968 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sweetwater Creek State Park
- Silver Comet Trail
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.