Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Cartersville
Cartersville, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,321
Population
25,083
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A charming suburb west of Lake Allatoona
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Hiking
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Adjacent to Lake Allatoona, Cartersville is centered in a great location near amenities, local establishments, and lakefront living. Cartersville is located within the northwest edge of the Atlanta metro area, and is known for its welcoming community, safe suburban streets, and affordable rentals. You’ll find locals hiking along Pine Mountain Trail, exploring the Booth Western Art Museum, enjoying the Tellus Science Museum, or visiting the Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site. Great schools, community parks, and charming suburban neighborhoods await in Cartersville. Although there are many residential neighborhoods in the city, Cartersville’s downtown district offers an array of local restaurants, shops, and museums as well.
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Retail and Restaurants in downtown
Retail and Restaurants in downtown
Retail and Restaurants in downtown
Savoy Auto Musuem
Savoy Auto Musuem
Retail and Restaurants in downtown
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,226
Average: $88,663
Education
5,471
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,115
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cartersville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cartersville, GA is $1,136 for a studio, $1,325 for one bedroom, $1,513 for two bedrooms, and $1,927 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cartersville has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,325/month
781 Sq Ft
House
$2,779/month
1,440 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,663/month
1,386 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cartersville, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
654 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,109 Students
Mission Road Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
440 Students
Cartersville Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
954 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
675 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
879 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,036 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,451 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,398 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site
- Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum
- Red Top Mountain State Park
- Pettit Environmental Preserve
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.