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Calhoun, GA Area Guide

Savor historic amenities and more in Gordon County

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Situated about midway between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Calhoun is a friendly small town with rich historical roots as a part of the Cherokee Nation and the Civil War. Residents and visitors alike can learn more about Calhoun’s storied past at the Roland Hayes Museum, the Resaca Battlefield, and New Echota.

Calhoun’s history lives on throughout the downtown area, which is full of well-preserved buildings housing an array of shops, offices, and eateries in addition to the historic GEM Theatre and Harris Arts Center. Options for outdoor recreation are plentiful near Calhoun, with close proximity to rivers, lakes, trails, and farms. Shopping opportunities are also abundant in Calhoun, from the Calhoun Outlet Marketplace to numerous downtown boutiques. Getting around from Calhoun is a breeze with convenience to I-75 and U.S. 41.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Calhoun, GA is $934 for a studio, $934 for one bedroom, $1,105 for two bedrooms, and $1,607 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Calhoun has decreased by -8.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$934/month
630 Sq Ft
House
$2,015/month
2,005 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,625/month
1,483 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Calhoun, GA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

28 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

35 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sonoraville Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Calhoun Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

Calhoun Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Red Bud Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Belwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Red Bud Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Ashworth Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Calhoun Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Calhoun High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Sonoraville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Gordon Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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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 February 2026.