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Carrollton.
About
Life in Carrollton
If you're considering Carrollton, you're looking at a smaller city that functions as a regional hub without the sprawl of Atlanta, though you'll still need a car for most daily activities. The cost of living is reasonable—median home values around $311,000 and rents near $1,089 monthly—with a solid job market reflected in a 3.7% unemployment rate and decent median household income of $54,379. The University of West Georgia brings a younger demographic and cultural events to downtown, including live music venues, arts festivals, and an 800-seat amphitheater at Adamson Square, plus there's an active local radio scene.
Carrollton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
28.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
25.4%
Foreign-Born
9.1%
Broadband Internet
88.5%
of households
Population Growth
+4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.1% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Carrollton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Carrollton, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (28.2%), and 10.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.6%
of residents
65 and Older
12.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.8%
of households
Married Couples
37.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
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 22% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Carrollton
In Carrollton, rent runs 22% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,139
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
41.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $285,799 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Carrollton
Unemployment in Carrollton is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Carrollton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.8 min avg
How Carrollton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Carrollton, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 37 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 33% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Carrollton runs 33% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
219.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,606.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Carrollton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
70.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Carroll County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Carroll County, which includes Carrollton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $180,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $89,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $26,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $34,000 |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $63,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $198,000 |
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
Carroll County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Douglas County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 20 miles from Carrollton) is typically good — 110 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
110
per year
Moderate Days
19
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Douglas County, GA (20 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Carrollton has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"
Hot Days/Year
36
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
65
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
117
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 32°F | 5.00" |
| Feb | 58°F | 35°F | 5.30" |
| Mar | 66°F | 41°F | 5.59" |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 4.59" |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 3.77" |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.13" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.45" |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 3.68" |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.83" |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 3.66" |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.39" |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 5.09" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Carrollton
Carrollton has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Higgins General Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · 9.9 mi away · Bremen
Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.8 mi away · Villa Rica
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.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Carrollton
Carrollton's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 35.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Carrollton
Public · 4-year · 7,520 students · in-state tuition $6,088 · 47% graduate · median earnings $54,320 (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, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Carrollton
Carrollton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
38 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
43 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
48 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
54 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
56 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
65 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
85 mi awayTuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Carrollton
Neva Lomason Memorial Library
710 Rome Street, Carrollton
Regional Office
124 W. Chandler Street, Carrollton
Cities Near Carrollton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Carrollton FAQ
Is Carrollton, Georgia affordable?⌄
Carrollton's median rent is $1,089/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $54,379/year. Median home value is $311,100.
Is Carrollton, Georgia safe?⌄
Carrollton's violent crime rate was 220 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1606 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Carrollton, Georgia?⌄
Carrollton has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Carrollton, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Carrollton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,089/month and median household income is $54,379/year. The median home value is $311,100. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Carrollton, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Carrollton is 21 minutes, which is shorter than 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