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Cartersville, GA

Cartersville, GA.

Population: 44,896 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cartersville, GA is $334,438 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $271,000 after a median 99.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,688/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$334,438

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

99.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$334,438
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+3.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.2%
10-year appreciation
+117.9%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$335,016
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$271,000
Median list price
$261,450
Median price per sqft
$266
1-year sale-price change
-1.5%
Median days on market
99.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
252
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
80 days
New listings (monthly)
59

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,688/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,370/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,960/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Bartow County, Cartersville City
Schools include
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School, Cass Middle School, Woodland High School, Mission Road Elementary School, Cartersville High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,249
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,575

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (21 mi)
National parks include
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Cartersville Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PIEDMONT CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+719 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
24.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,267
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
72.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,550
Average weekly wage
$1,057
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,139

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CartersvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$334,438$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$271,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market100 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,688/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,267$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cartersville, GA?
$334,438.
What is the median sale price in Cartersville, GA?
$271,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cartersville, GA?
Median days on market: 99.5 days.
What is typical rent in Cartersville, GA?
Typical rent: $1,688/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cartersville, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Cartersville, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Cartersville, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cartersville, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cartersville, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cartersville, GA?
8 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cartersville, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cartersville, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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