Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Cartersville, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,340
Population
25,083
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A charming suburb west of Lake Allatoona
Lakeside
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Suburban
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Affordable
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
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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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Cartersville, GA is $1,140 for a studio, $1,338 for one bedroom, $1,522 for two bedrooms, and $1,950 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cartersville has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,338/month
780 Sq Ft
House
$3,259/month
1,305 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,782/month
1,402 Sq Ft
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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
1,504 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
687 Students
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
633 Students
Mission Road Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
602 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
962 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,109 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,454 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,445 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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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
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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.