Living in Acworth, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Acworth · Census data 2020–2024
Acworth has 22,473 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $83,539 (8% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $339,900, the median rent is $1,664/month.
Acworth at a glance
- Population
- 22,473
- Median age
- 39.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $83,539State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $339,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,664/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 59.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Acworth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Acworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Acworth the median home value is $339,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,664 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,728 a month in housing costs.
Acworth median household income
The median household income in Acworth is $83,539 and the income per person is $41,002. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Acworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,362
- Owner-occupied
- 59.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.2%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.52
Acworth demographics
- Population
- 22,473
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 8,903
- Foreign-born
- 18.7%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Acworth ›
Education in Acworth
33.9% of adults 25 and older in Acworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Acworth
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Acworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acworth | 22,473 | $83,539 | $339,900 | $1,664 |
| Kennesaw | 34,605 | $83,356 | $335,400 | $1,845 |
| Emerson | 1,573 | $75,250 | $226,600 | $1,486 |
| Cartersville | 24,074 | $84,437 | $338,200 | $1,229 |
| Woodstock | 37,381 | $103,496 | $436,500 | $1,821 |
| Marietta | 62,263 | $72,725 | $448,500 | $1,586 |
| Hiram | 5,231 | $85,119 | $303,200 | $2,085 |
| Fair Oaks | 9,014 | $62,996 | $199,600 | $1,314 |
| Holly Springs | 18,627 | $113,992 | $448,400 | $1,850 |
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What is the median household income in Acworth, GA?
The median household income in Acworth is $83,539, 8% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Acworth?
The median home value in Acworth is $339,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Acworth?
The median gross rent in Acworth is $1,664 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Acworth, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Acworth?
The median age in Acworth is 39.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Acworth?
The average commute to work in Acworth is 30 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Acworth?
The unemployment rate in Acworth is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Acworth?
33.9% of adults in Acworth have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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