At a Glance
Median Income
$78,640
$38,580 per capita
Home Value
$298,000
Zillow: $320,022
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
336/100K
5,772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Cartersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cartersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cartersville 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
Cartersville residents earn a median household income of $78,640 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,580. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% 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 Cartersville is $298,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,022. Median rent is $1,194/month, with 29.1% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Cartersville reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,772/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Cartersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cartersville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population23,617
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density823/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,640
Per Capita$38,580
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$8,646M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,000
Rent$1,194
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$320,022
Housing Units9,501
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property5,772/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,527/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation757 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Cartersville was founded in 1850.
The median home in Cartersville was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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