At a Glance
Median Income
$67,500
$36,388 per capita
Home Value
$255,700
Zillow: $291,512
Median Rent
$1,426/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
971/100K
4,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Austell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Austell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Austell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Austell residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,388. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,427 business establishments, including 1,764 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Austell is $255,700 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,512. Median rent is $1,426/month, with 24.6% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Austell reports 971 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 155% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,372/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Austell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Austell has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population8,351
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,311/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$36,388
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$81,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,491
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,700
Rent$1,426
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$291,512
Housing Units3,082
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent971/100K
Property4,372/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,458/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation885 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Austell was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,764 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 67 fatal vehicle crashes.
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