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Calhoun, GA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$961

Population

17,416

Renter Mix

50% Rent

Savor historic amenities and more in Gordon County

Suburban Historic Scenic

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.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$43,464

Average: $65,542

Education

2,261

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

7,547

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

In Calhoun, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.

Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Calhoun, GA is $935 for a studio, $961 for one bedroom, $1,119 for two bedrooms, and $1,660 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Calhoun has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$961/month
630 Sq Ft
House
$1,939/month
1,612 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,715/month
1,594 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Sonoraville Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

569 Students

Sonoraville Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

618 Students

Calhoun Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

909 Students

Calhoun Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

842 Students

Red Bud Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

539 Students

Red Bud Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

789 Students

Calhoun Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

601 Students

Ashworth Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

579 Students

Calhoun High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,247 Students

Sonoraville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,037 Students

Gordon Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

836 Students

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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.