At a Glance
Median Income
$80,703
$38,353 per capita
Home Value
$309,800
Zillow: $406,860
Median Rent
$1,569/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
27/100K
1,216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
12.5% smoking rate
How Acworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Acworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Acworth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Acworth residents earn a median household income of $80,703 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,353. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,982 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Acworth is $309,800 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $406,860. Median rent is $1,569/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Acworth reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,216/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Acworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Acworth has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population22,370
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,445/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born17.7%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,703
Per Capita$38,353
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$8,646M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
Housing
A+
Home Value$309,800
Rent$1,569
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$406,860
Housing Units8,810
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent27/100K
Property1,216/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,527/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation884 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Acworth was founded in 1840.
The median home in Acworth was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
17.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.