Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 21% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Carrollton, GA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$992
Population
28,212
Renter Mix
58% Rent
A timeless college town with Atlanta at arm’s reach
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Carrollton is a mid-sized town just off of Interstate 20, roughly fifty miles west of Atlanta and fifteen miles east of the Alabama state line. The community is best known as the home of the University of West Georgia, which serves around 13,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members.
The Downtown area surrounding Adamson Square is packed with unique cafes, bars, and specialty shops, creating a popular hangout for locals with something for every taste, from concerts at the AMP Amphitheatre to casual drinks at City Tavern. Carrollton’s rental market features an abundance of highly affordable apartments, houses, and condos, with options suitable for any budget, taste, or lifestyle.
Explore the City
Split-level homes in Carrollton commonly have large front yards.
Carrollton's Greenbelt walking trails can take you anywhere within Carrollton.
Carrollton has a busy downtown and retail area with restaurants, medical offices, and shopping.
Carrollton Center for the Arts displays artistic murals for everyone to view and enjoy.
Carrollton Center for the Arts hosts performances and exhibitions.
Carrollton has plenty of waterfront along lakes, streams, and ponds.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,139
Average: $68,766
Education
6,052
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,839
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carrollton has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Carrollton, GA is $1,056 for a studio, $994 for one bedroom, $1,210 for two bedrooms, and $1,356 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carrollton has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$994/month
574 Sq Ft
House
$2,002/month
1,284 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Carrollton, 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
1,886 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
995 Students
Carrollton Middle-Upper Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
867 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
608 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
744 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
988 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,305 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
384 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,324 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
502 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,875 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- University of West Georgia Observatory
- John Tanner State Park
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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.