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Mableton.
About
Life in Mableton
Mableton offers suburban living with reasonable proximity to Atlanta — your 30-minute commute to the city is fairly standard for the metro area, and the 20-minute drive to the airport is genuinely convenient. The median home price around $313,000 and median rent at $1,472 put it in the middle of the Atlanta suburban range; you're paying for location and stability, not bargain pricing. The job market is healthy with a 3.6% unemployment rate, though you'll likely be commuting into Atlanta or other parts of Cobb County for work.
Mableton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Foreign-Born
17.6%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
+2.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Mableton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mableton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (35.3%), and 20.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.2%
of residents
65 and Older
12.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.0%
of households
Married Couples
41.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
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 6% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Mableton
In Mableton, rent runs 6% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.3%
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
$1,995
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $349,563 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Mableton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Mableton is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
What Mableton 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
Commute30.7 min avg
How Mableton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mableton, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 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 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Cobb County Police Department, which covers Mableton, runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
181.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
957.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Cobb County Police Department (county-wide rate)
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 Mableton, 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
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cobb County, which includes Mableton, is typically good.
Median AQI
35
Cobb County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mableton has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.2"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
63
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.94" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 4.94" |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.94" |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 4.03" |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.18" |
| Jun | 82°F | 65°F | 4.14" |
| Jul | 84°F | 68°F | 7.03" |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 4.81" |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.70" |
| Oct | 71°F | 51°F | 4.15" |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 4.46" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 4.86" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mableton
Mableton has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
16.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Ridgeview Institute
Psychiatric · 4.6 mi away · Smyrna
Piedmont Hospital, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · 10.4 mi away · Atlanta
Wellstar Douglas Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · Douglasville
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.
Education13.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mableton
Mableton's student/teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mableton (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 26,623 students · in-state tuition $8,664 · 56% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
10.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 18,785 students · in-state tuition $12,008 · 93% graduate · median earnings $114,210 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
11.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 13,693 students · in-state tuition $3,200 · 24% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,298 students · in-state tuition $68,056 · 93% graduate · median earnings $93,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,603 students · in-state tuition $30,270 · 45% graduate · median earnings $46,867 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,414 students · in-state tuition $32,470 · 76% graduate · median earnings $65,773 (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, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mableton
Mableton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
10 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
12 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
21 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
73 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
78 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
88 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
88 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mableton
South Cobb Regional Library
805 Clay Road, Mableton
Cities Near Mableton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mableton FAQ
Is Mableton, Georgia affordable?⌄
Mableton's median rent is $1,472/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $77,980/year. Median home value is $313,100.
Is Mableton, Georgia safe?⌄
Mableton is policed by the Cobb County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 182 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 958 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mableton, Georgia?⌄
Mableton has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mableton, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Mableton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,472/month and median household income is $77,980/year. The median home value is $313,100. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mableton, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Mableton is 31 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