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Acworth.
About
Life in Acworth
Acworth is a community of 22,370 people in Georgia. The median household income is $83,539, median rent runs about $1,664 per month, and median home values are around $339,900. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Acworth at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Foreign-Born
18.7%
Broadband Internet
89.5%
of households
Population Growth
+2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.7% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Acworth: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Acworth, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (20.9%), and 10.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.2%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.4%
of households
Married Couples
39.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Acworth
In Acworth, rent runs 19% above the GA average, and home values are 12% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,594
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $407,090 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Acworth and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cobb County, which includes Acworth, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Acworth: Cobb County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cobb County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Acworth is about 3% of Cobb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Acworth Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute30.1 min avg
How Acworth residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Acworth, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 33 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Acworth runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
44.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
899.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Acworth Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cobb County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cobb County, which includes Acworth, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Hail | $8,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $54,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Drought | $55,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cobb County, county-wide
Acworth is about 3% of Cobb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cobb County, which includes Acworth, is typically good.
Median AQI
35
Cobb County, county-wide
Acworth is about 3% of Cobb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Acworth has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.3"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
73
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 4.90" |
| Feb | 57°F | 34°F | 5.11" |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 5.14" |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 4.34" |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 4.01" |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.75" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.17" |
| Sep | 85°F | 61°F | 4.41" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.40" |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.42" |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 5.00" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Acworth
Uninsured
15.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Acworth's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Marietta
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.2 mi away · Cartersville
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 12.5 mi away · Hiram
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Acworth
Acworth's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Acworth (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 893 students · in-state tuition $15,441 · 48% graduate · median earnings $48,303 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Acworth
Acworth has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
8 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
22 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
27 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
59 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
71 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
77 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
91 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Acworth
North Cobb Regional Library
3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw
Cities Near Acworth
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Acworth FAQ
Is Acworth, Georgia affordable?⌄
Acworth's median rent is $1,664/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $83,539/year. Median home value is $339,900.
Is Acworth, Georgia safe?⌄
Acworth's violent crime rate was 44 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 900 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Acworth, Georgia?⌄
Cobb County, which includes Acworth, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Acworth, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Acworth is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,664/month and median household income is $83,539/year. The median home value is $339,900. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Acworth, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Acworth is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from