Acworth

Acworth, GA

Acworth is located in northwest Georgia. Acworth is between the Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Paulding county. Acworth has 8.24 square miles of land area and 0.53 square miles of water area. As of 2010, the total Acworth population is 20,425, which has grown 52.18% since 2000. The population growth rate is much higher than the state average rate of 18.34% and is much higher than the national average rate of 9.71%. Acworth median household income is $54,529 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 7.09% since 2000. The income growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 16.90% and is much lower than the national average rate of 26.32%. Acworth median house value is $164,400 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 28.34% since 2000. The house value growth rate is lower than the state average rate of 40.65% and is much lower than the national average rate of 51.67%. As a reference, the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for the same period is 26.63%. On average, the public school district that covers Acworth is much better than the state average in quality. The Acworth area codes are 678770.
Acworth is only the 4th largest among Cobb County cities, but it’s one of the most attractive. Known as the Lake City because it sits on the shores of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, this charming city is bordered by Kennesaw and the counties of Cherokee and Bartow. Acworth is popular with outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy fishing, boating, and swimming on the lakes and hiking at Red Top Mountain State Park . You get all that plus a low cost of living and a great school district!
Find out why people love living in Acworth, GA with this in-depth city guide.
Population 20,425 (2010), rank #44
Population Growth 52.18% since 2000, rank #67
Population Density: 2,327.67/sq mi, rank #37
Median Household Income: $54,529 at 2008-2012—7.09% increase since 2000, rank #96
Median House Price: $164,400 at 2008-2012—28.34% increase since 2000, rank #98
Time Zone: Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer
Land Area: 8.24 sq mi, rank #124
Water Area: 0.53 sq mi (6.05%), rank #46
State: Georgia
Area: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA
Counties: Cobb CountyBartow CountyCherokee CountyPaulding County
School District: , rank #94
Area Code: 678770
Zip Code: 30101 30102
Accommodations: Acworth Hotels
Barber Middle School
(0.8 miles) 4222 Cantrell Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6764 Regular Middle School 
Grade:
 Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 978 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 17.16
Acworth Intermediate School 
(0.8 miles) 4220 Cantrell Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6600 Regular Primary School 
Grade:
 Grade 2 to Grade 5
Students: 816 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 12.63
Mccall Primary School
 (1.0 miles) 4496 Dixie Ave Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6775 Regular Primary School 
Grade:
 Prekindergarten to Grade 1
Students:
 453 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 11.08
Awtrey Middle School 
(1.4 miles) 3601 Nowlin Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 770-975-6615 Regular Middle School 
Grade:
 Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 870 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 15.62
North Cobb High School
 (1.5 miles) 3400 Old 41 Hwy Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 770-975-6685 Regular High School 
Grade:
 Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 2,664 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 18.54
Baker Elementary School 
(2.5 miles) 2361 Baker Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6629 Regular Primary School 
Grade:
 Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 796 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 13.27
Durham Middle School
 (2.8 miles) 2891 Mars Hill Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6641 Regular Middle School 
Grade:
 Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 1,106 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 16.26
Kennesaw Elementary School 
(2.8 miles) 3155 Jiles Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 678-594-8172 Regular Primary School 
Grade:
 Prekindergarten to Grade 2
Students: 829 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 13.14
Frey Elementary School
 (2.8 miles) 2865 Mars Hill Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6655 Regular Primary School 
Grade:
 Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 699 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 14.72
Lewis Elementary School
 (2.9 miles) 4179 Jim Owens Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 770-975-6673 Regular Primary School 
Grade:
 Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 787 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 13.52
Bullard Elementary School
 (3.6 miles) 3656 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 678-594-8720 Regular Primary School 
Grade:
 Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 971 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 14.41
Mcclure Middle School
 (3.7 miles) 3660 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 678-331-8131 Regular Middle School 
Grade:
 Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 1,133 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 16.79
Allatoona High School
 (4.1 miles) 3300 Dallas Acworth Hwy Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6503 Regular High School 
Grade:
 Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 1,864 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 19.42
Oak Grove Elementary School 
(4.2 miles) 6118 Woodstock Rd Acworth, GA 30102
phone: 770-974-6682 Regular Primary School 
Grade:
 Prekindergarten to Grade 4
Students: 810 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 17.61
Allatoona Elementary School 
(4.3 miles) 4150 New Hope Church Rd Se Acworth, GA 30102
phone: 770-606-5843 Regular Primary School 
Grade:
 Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 476 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 13.22
Pitner Elementary School
 (4.4 miles) 4575 Wade Green Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30102
phone: 678-594-8320 Regular Primary School 
Grade:
 Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 930 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 14.31
Pickett’s Mill
Elementary
 (4.5 miles) 6400 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-7172 Regular Primary School 
Grade:
 Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 689 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 14.66
Big Shanty Elementary School (4.5 miles)
1575 Ben King Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 678-594-8023 Regular Primary School 
Grade:
 Grade 3 to Grade 5
Students: 790 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 14.63
Kennesaw Mountain High School
 (4.6 miles) 1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 678-594-8190 Regular High School 
Grade:
 Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 1,988 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 18.60
Kennesaw Charter School
 (4.8 miles) 1370 Lockhart Dr Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 678-290-9628 Regular Primary School 
Grade:
 Kindergarten to Grade 6
Students: 589 
Student-Teacher Ratio:
 13.09
As of 2008-2012, median price of a house in Acworth is $164,400, which is higher than the state average of $156,400 and is lower than the national average of $181,400. The Acworth median house value has grown by 28.34% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Acworth is lower than the state average rate of 40.65% and is lower than the national average rate of 51.67%. The median year that a house in Acworth was built is 1996, which is newer than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1986 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1975. Topics:House ValueHousing OccupancyYear Structure BuiltMortgage StatusMortgage Owner’s CostsNone-Mortgage Owner’s CostsUnits in StructureRoomsBedroomsHouse Heating FuelGross RentVehicle Available House Value Median Value of a Total of 5,518 Owner Occupied Houses in Acworth, GA, #98
Acworth, GA 164,400 USD
Georgia 156,400 USD
U.S. 181,400 USD
Median House Price Growth Since 2000, #402
Acworth, GA 28.34%
Georgia 40.65%
U.S. 51.67%
House Value DistributionAcworth, GAGeorgiaU.S.$50k orLess$50K to$100k$100K to$150k$150 to$200k$200k to$300k$300k to$500k$500k to$1 million$1 millionor more0204060Percentage of All Houses (%) Ranks: $50K or Less$50-100K$100-150K$150-200K$200-300K$300-500K$500-1M$1M or More *Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical house value data. Housing Occupancy
Acworth, GA % Georgia U.S.
Total Housing Units 8,360, see rank 100% 4,088,801 131,704,730
Occupied Housing Units 7,656 91.58%, see rank 87.69% 88.62%
Owner Occupied 5,282 63.18%, see rank 57.58% 57.69%
Renter Occupied 2,374 28.40%, see rank 30.11% 30.93%
Vacant Housing Units 704 8.42%, see rank 12.31% 11.38%
For Rent 277 3.31%, see rank 4.27% 3.14%
For Sale Only 249 2.98%, see rank 2.05% 1.44%
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied 51 0.61%, see rank 0.49% 0.48%
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use 12 0.14%, see rank 1.99% 3.53%
For Migrant Workers 0 0.00%, see rank 0.02% 0.02%
Other Vacant 115 1.38%, see rank 3.49% 2.77%
*Based on 2010 data. View historical housing occupancy data. Year Structure Built Median Built Year, #37
Acworth, GA Georgia U.S.
1996 1986 1975
Year Structure Built DistributionAcworth, GAGeorgiaU.S.1959 or earlier1960 to 19691970 to 19791980 to 19891990 to 20002000 to 20100204060Percentage of All Houses (%) Ranks: 1995 or earlier1960-19691970-19791980-19891990-20002000-2010 *Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical year structure built data. Mortgage Status
Acworth, GA % Georgia U.S.
Owner-Occupied Units 5,518 100% 2,315,287 75,484,661
With a Mortgage 4,542 82.31%, see rank 70.88% 67.13%
Without a Mortgage 976 17.69%, see rank 29.12% 32.87%
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage Median Owner Costs, see rank
Acworth, GA 1,497 USD
Georgia 1,429 USD
U.S. 1,559 USD
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs Acworth, GA % Georgia U.S.
$299 or Less 0 0.00%, see rank 0.17% 0.18%
$300 to $499 28 0.62%, see rank 1.45% 1.59%
$500 to $699 22 0.48%, see rank 5.12% 4.89%
$700 to $999 501 11.03%, see rank 15.40% 13.71%
$1,000 to $1,499 1,728 38.04%, see rank 32.26% 26.97%
$1,500 to $1,999 1,711 37.67%, see rank 22.19% 20.33%
$2,000 to $2,999 444 9.78%, see rank 16.51% 20.10%
$3,000 or More 108 2.38%, see rank 6.90% 12.24%
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Acworth, GA 26.10% of the Total Income
Georgia 24.30% of the Total Income
U.S. 24.70% of the Total Income
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Acworth, GA % Georgia U.S.
10% or Less 156 3.43%, see rank 4.99% 5.04%
10% to 20% 1,200 26.42%, see rank 30.96% 29.70%
20% to 30% 1,507 33.18%, see rank 27.89% 28.18%
30% to 40% 611 13.45%, see rank 14.30% 14.80%
40% or More 1,052 23.16%, see rank 21.13% 21.80%
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data. Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage Median Owner Costs, see rank
Acworth, GA 434 USD
Georgia 384 USD
U.S. 449 USD
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs Acworth, GA % Georgia U.S.
$199 or Less 29 2.97%, see rank 9.55% 7.99%
$200 to $299 97 9.94%, see rank 20.88% 15.31%
$300 to $499 538 55.12%, see rank 40.36% 35.02%
$500 to $699 227 23.26%, see rank 17.73% 20.88%
$700 or More 85 8.71%, see rank 11.48% 20.80%
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Acworth, GA 11.80% of the Total Income
Georgia 11.70% of the Total Income
U.S. 12.60% of the Total Income
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Acworth, GA % Georgia U.S.
10% or Less 377 38.63%, see rank 42.42% 39.10%
10% to 20% 423 43.34%, see rank 30.54% 31.88%
20% to 30% 82 8.40%, see rank 11.69% 12.59%
30% to 40% 15 1.54%, see rank 5.19% 5.84%
40% or More 79 8.09%, see rank 8.53% 9.41%
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data. Units in Structure
Acworth, GA % Georgia U.S.
Total Housing Units 8,909 100% 4,086,231 131,642,457
1-unit, Detached 6,679 74.97%, see rank 66.30% 61.70%
1-unit, Attached 648 7.27%, see rank 3.65% 5.79%
2 Units 67 0.75%, see rank 2.30% 3.80%
3 or 4 Units 122 1.37%, see rank 3.03% 4.44%
5 to 9 Units 265 2.97%, see rank 5.06% 4.78%
10 or More Units 1,087 12.20%, see rank 10.07% 12.89%
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. 41 0.46%, see rank 9.59% 6.60%
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical units in structure data. Rooms
Acworth, GA % Georgia U.S.
Total Housing Units 8,909 100% 4,086,231 131,642,457
1 Room 120 1.35%, see rank 1.16% 1.95%
2 Rooms 184 2.07%, see rank 1.22% 2.36%
3 Rooms 522 5.86%, see rank 6.27% 8.97%
4 Rooms 1,211 13.59%, see rank 14.71% 16.57%
5 Rooms 1,617 18.15%, see rank 21.14% 20.41%
6 Rooms 1,966 22.07%, see rank 19.57% 18.25%
7 Rooms 1,388 15.58%, see rank 13.35% 12.38%
8 Rooms 951 10.67%, see rank 9.61% 8.59%
9 Rooms or More 950 10.66%, see rank 12.97% 10.52%
Median Rooms 5.90, see rank 5.80 5.50
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical rooms data. Bedrooms
Acworth, GA % Georgia U.S.
Total Housing Units 8,909 100% 4,086,231 131,642,457
No Bedroom 131 1.47%, see rank 1.24% 2.16%
1 Bedroom 685 7.69%, see rank 7.42% 11.12%
2 Bedrooms 1,599 17.95%, see rank 23.32% 26.85%
3 Bedrooms 4,134 46.40%, see rank 44.08% 39.76%
4 Bedrooms 2,043 22.93%, see rank 17.90% 15.95%
5 or More Bedrooms 317 3.56%, see rank 6.03% 4.16%
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical bedrooms data. House Heating Fuel
Acworth, GA % Georgia U.S.
Total Housing Units 7,740 100% 3,508,477 115,226,802
Utility Gas 5,292 68.37%, see rank 41.92% 49.42%
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas 73 0.94%, see rank 5.83% 5.03%
Electricity 2,358 30.47%, see rank 50.64% 35.51%
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. 0 0.00%, see rank 0.26% 6.46%
Coal or Coke 0 0.00%, see rank 0.00% 0.12%
Wood 17 0.22%, see rank 0.99% 2.08%
Solar Energy 0 0.00%, see rank 0.01% 0.04%
Other Fuel 0 0.00%, see rank 0.08% 0.43%
No Fuel Used 0 0.00%, see rank 0.26% 0.90%
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical house heating fuel data. Gross Rent
Monthly Rental Acworth, GA % Georgia U.S.
Occupied Units Paying Rent 2,186 100% 1,116,630 37,562,111
$199 or Less 90 4.12%, see rank 1.69% 1.76%
$200 to $299 60 2.74%, see rank 2.97% 3.29%
$300 to $499 28 1.28%, see rank 8.41% 8.20%
$500 to $699 355 16.24%, see rank 18.64% 17.39%
$700 to $999 987 45.15%, see rank 35.83% 29.40%
$1,000 to $1,499 485 22.19%, see rank 25.78% 25.73%
$1,500 to $1,999 181 8.28%, see rank 4.95% 8.92%
$2,000 or More 0 0.00%, see rank 1.72% 5.30%
Median $890, see rank $849 $889
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical gross rent data. Vehicle Available
Acworth, GA % Georgia U.S.
Occupied Housing Units 7,740 100% 3,508,477 115,226,802
No Vehicles Available 603 7.79%, see rank 6.74% 9.03%
1 Vehicles Available 2,437 31.49%, see rank 33.90% 33.67%
2 Vehicles Available 3,552 45.89%, see rank 38.72% 37.64%
3 or More Vehicles Available 1,148 14.83%, see rank 20.64% 19.66%