Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Calhoun
Calhoun, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$962
Population
17,416
Renter Mix
50% Rent
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Affordable
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,464
Average: $65,542
Education
2,261
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,547
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Calhoun, GA is $934 for a studio, $963 for one bedroom, $1,078 for two bedrooms, and $1,608 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Calhoun has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$963/month
630 Sq Ft
House
$2,060/month
1,731 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,687/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Calhoun, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
618 Students
Public
Grades K-5
879 Students
Public
Grades K-5
878 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
534 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
518 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
824 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
623 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
596 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,274 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,142 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
871 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- New Echota Historic Site
Military Bases
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.