Austell
Austell is located in northwest Georgia. Austell is between the Cobb, Douglas county. Austell has 5.97 square miles of land area and 0.01 square miles of water area. As of 2010, the total Austell population is 6,581, which has grown 22.80% since 2000. The population growth rate is higher than the state average rate of 18.34% and is much higher than the national average rate of 9.71%. Austell median household income is $43,031 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 10.53% 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%. Austell median house value is $125,600 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 49.35% since 2000. The house value growth rate is higher than the state average rate of 40.65% and is about the same as 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 Austell is much better than the state average in quality. The Austell area codes are 678, 770.
- Population: 7,205
- Population density: 1,214 people per square mile
- Area: 5.9 square miles
- Median age: 32.9
- Median household income: $53,551
- Median home price: $277,000
- Austell, GA Map
The smallest of the six cities in Cobb County by population, Austell is best known as the home of Six Flags Over Georgia . The city is about 18 miles outside Atlanta and offers residents plenty of recreation with five rec centers and seven parks operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. The Sweetwater Valley Youth Association which sponsors 32 youth sports teams.
Census-Designated Places in Cobb County
In addition to its six cities, there are three towns in Cobb County, officially census-designated places (CDPs). A census-designated place is a concentrated population of people in an area defined for statistical purposes, but the community is not incorporated. Residents may have an address with the name of the CDP or a neighboring municipality.
| Population | 6,581 (2010), rank #131 |
| Population Growth | 22.80% since 2000, rank #158 |
| Population Density: | 1,099.83/sq mi, rank #117 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,031 at 2008-2012—10.53% increase since 2000, rank #197 |
| Median House Price: | $125,600 at 2008-2012—49.35% increase since 2000, rank #196 |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 5.97 sq mi, rank #165 |
| Water Area: | 0.01 sq mi (0.24%), rank #374 |
| State: | Georgia |
| Area: | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA |
| Counties: | Cobb County, Douglas County |
| School District: | , rank #85 |
| Area Code: | 678, 770 |
| Zip Code: | 30106 30168 |
| Accommodations: | Austell Hotels |
Garrett Middle School
(0.6 miles) 5235 Austell Powder Springs Rd Austell, GA 30106
phone: 770-819-2466 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 882
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.95
(0.6 miles) 5235 Austell Powder Springs Rd Austell, GA 30106
phone: 770-819-2466 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 882
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.95
Austell Primary School (0.6 miles)
5600 Mulberry St
Austell, GA 30106
phone: 770-819-5804
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 1
Students: 303 Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.88
Cooper Middle School (1.6 miles)
4605 Ewing Rd
Austell, GA 30106
phone: 770-819-2438
Regular Middle School Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 836 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.06
Clarkdale Elementary School (1.7 miles)
4455 Wesley Dr
Austell, GA 30106
phone: 770-819-2422
Regular Primary School Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 374 Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.84
Annette Winn Elementary School (1.8 miles)
3536 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
phone: 770-651-3100
Regular Primary School Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 510 Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.14
Austell Intermediate School (1.8 miles)
5243 Meadows Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 770-819-2387
Regular Primary School Grade: Grade 2 to Grade 5
Students: 589 Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.86
South Cobb High School (2.2 miles)
1920 Clay Rd
Austell, GA 30106
phone: 770-819-2611
Regular High School Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 1,967 Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.00
Lithia Springs Elementary School (2.6 miles)
6946 Florence Dr
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
phone: 770-651-4100
Regular Primary School Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 524 Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.86
Turner Middle School (2.8 miles)
7101 Turner Dr
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
phone: 770-651-5500
Regular Middle School Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 618 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.85
Powder Springs Elementary School (3.1 miles)
4570 Grady Grier Dr
Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 770-222-3745
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 764 Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.73
Sky View Elementary School (3.2 miles)
5805 Dunn Rd Sw
Mableton, GA 30126
phone: 770-819-2584
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 396 Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.15
Sanders Elementary School (3.2 miles)
1550 Anderson Mill Rd
Austell, GA 30106
phone: 770-819-2568
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 893 Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.49
Mableton Elementary School (3.6 miles)
5220 Church St Sw
Mableton, GA 30126
phone: 770-819-2513
Regular Primary School Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 464 Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.71
Pebblebrook High School (3.6 miles)
991 Old Alabama Rd Sw
Mableton, GA 30126
phone: 770-819-2521
Regular High School Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 1,967 Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.03
Compton Elementary School (4.0 miles)
3450 New Macland Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 770-222-3700
Regular Primary School Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 449 Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.87
Clay Elementary School (4.1 miles)
730 Boggs Rd Sw
Mableton, GA 30126
phone: 770-819-2430
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 497 Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.69
Tapp Middle School (4.1 miles)
3900 Macedonia Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
phone: 770-222-3758
Regular Middle School Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 716 Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.76
Floyd Middle School (4.2 miles)
4803 Floyd Rd Sw
Mableton, GA 30126
phone: 770-819-2453
Regular Middle School Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 900 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.79
Bryant Elementary School (4.3 miles)
6800 Factory Shoals Rd Sw
Mableton, GA 30126
phone: 770-819-2402
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 798 Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.28
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School (4.6 miles)
2520 East County Line Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
phone: 770-651-6700
Regular High School Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 1,533 Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.62
Floyd Middle School (4.2 miles)
4803 Floyd Rd Sw
Mableton, GA 30126
phone: 770-819-2453
Regular Middle School Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 900 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.79
Hollydale Elementary School (4.7 miles)
2901 Bay Berry Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
phone: 678-594-8143
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 719 Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.88
Sweetwater Elementary School (4.7 miles)
2505 East County Line Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
phone: 770-651-4600
Regular Primary School Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 645 Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.78
Riverside Primary School (4.9 miles)
461 South Gordon Rd Sw
Mableton, GA 30126
phone: 770-819-5851
Regular Primary School Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 1
Students: 544 Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.22
As of 2008-2012, median price of a house in Austell is $125,600, which is lower than the state average of $156,400 and is lower than the national average of $181,400. The Austell median house value has grown by 49.35% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Austell is higher 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 Austell was built is 1988, 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 1,458 Owner Occupied Houses in Austell, GA, #196
Median House Price Growth Since 2000, #233
House Value DistributionAustell, 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 more02040Percentage 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
*Based on 2010 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #106
Year Structure Built DistributionAustell, GAGeorgiaU.S.1959 or earlier1960 to 19691970 to 19791980 to 19891990 to 20002000 to 201002040Percentage of All Houses (%)
Ranks: 1995 or earlier, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-2000, 2000-2010
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical mortgage status data.
| Austell, GA | 125,600 USD |
| Georgia | 156,400 USD |
| U.S. | 181,400 USD |
| Austell, GA | 49.35% |
| Georgia | 40.65% |
| U.S. | 51.67% |
| Austell, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 2,737, see rank | 100% | 4,088,801 | 131,704,730 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,285 | 83.49%, see rank | 87.69% | 88.62% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,602 | 58.53%, see rank | 57.58% | 57.69% |
| Renter Occupied | 683 | 24.95%, see rank | 30.11% | 30.93% |
| Vacant Housing Units | 452 | 16.51%, see rank | 12.31% | 11.38% |
| For Rent | 126 | 4.60%, see rank | 4.27% | 3.14% |
| For Sale Only | 76 | 2.78%, see rank | 2.05% | 1.44% |
| Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 7 | 0.26%, see rank | 0.49% | 0.48% |
| For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 3 | 0.11%, see rank | 1.99% | 3.53% |
| For Migrant Workers | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Other Vacant | 240 | 8.77%, see rank | 3.49% | 2.77% |
| Austell, GA | Georgia | U.S. |
| 1988 | 1986 | 1975 |
| Austell, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
| Owner-Occupied Units | 1,458 | 100% | 2,315,287 | 75,484,661 |
| With a Mortgage | 1,262 | 86.56%, see rank | 70.88% | 67.13% |
| Without a Mortgage | 196 | 13.44%, see rank | 29.12% | 32.87% |
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Owner Costs Distribution
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
*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
Owner Costs Distribution
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
| Austell, GA | 1,366 USD |
| Georgia | 1,429 USD |
| U.S. | 1,559 USD |
| Monthly Owner Costs | Austell, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. |
| $299 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.17% | 0.18% |
| $300 to $499 | 50 | 3.96%, see rank | 1.45% | 1.59% |
| $500 to $699 | 61 | 4.83%, see rank | 5.12% | 4.89% |
| $700 to $999 | 237 | 18.78%, see rank | 15.40% | 13.71% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 425 | 33.68%, see rank | 32.26% | 26.97% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 386 | 30.59%, see rank | 22.19% | 20.33% |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | 97 | 7.69%, see rank | 16.51% | 20.10% |
| $3,000 or More | 6 | 0.48%, see rank | 6.90% | 12.24% |
| Austell, GA | 25.80% of the Total Income |
| Georgia | 24.30% of the Total Income |
| U.S. | 24.70% of the Total Income |
| Austell, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
| 10% or Less | 38 | 3.01%, see rank | 4.99% | 5.04% |
| 10% to 20% | 462 | 36.61%, see rank | 30.96% | 29.70% |
| 20% to 30% | 262 | 20.76%, see rank | 27.89% | 28.18% |
| 30% to 40% | 176 | 13.95%, see rank | 14.30% | 14.80% |
| 40% or More | 309 | 24.48%, see rank | 21.13% | 21.80% |
| Austell, GA | 242 USD |
| Georgia | 384 USD |
| U.S. | 449 USD |
| Monthly Owner Costs | Austell, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. |
| $199 or Less | 58 | 29.59%, see rank | 9.55% | 7.99% |
| $200 to $299 | 68 | 34.69%, see rank | 20.88% | 15.31% |
| $300 to $499 | 65 | 33.16%, see rank | 40.36% | 35.02% |
| $500 to $699 | 5 | 2.55%, see rank | 17.73% | 20.88% |
| $700 to $999 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| $1,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Austell, GA | 10.00% of the Total Income |
| Georgia | 11.70% of the Total Income |
| U.S. | 12.60% of the Total Income |
| Austell, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
| 10% or Less | 133 | 67.86%, see rank | 42.42% | 39.10% |
| 10% to 20% | 35 | 17.86%, see rank | 30.54% | 31.88% |
| 20% to 30% | 28 | 14.29%, see rank | 11.69% | 12.59% |
| 30% to 40% | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 5.19% | 5.84% |
| 40% or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 8.53% | 9.41% |
| Austell, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 2,427 | 100% | 4,086,231 | 131,642,457 |
| 1-unit, Detached | 1,860 | 76.64%, see rank | 66.30% | 61.70% |
| 1-unit, Attached | 83 | 3.42%, see rank | 3.65% | 5.79% |
| 2 Units | 175 | 7.21%, see rank | 2.30% | 3.80% |
| 3 or 4 Units | 105 | 4.33%, see rank | 3.03% | 4.44% |
| 5 to 9 Units | 58 | 2.39%, see rank | 5.06% | 4.78% |
| 10 or More Units | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 10.07% | 12.89% |
| Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 146 | 6.02%, see rank | 9.59% | 6.60% |
| Austell, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 2,427 | 100% | 4,086,231 | 131,642,457 |
| 1 Room | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 1.16% | 1.95% |
| 2 Rooms | 12 | 0.49%, see rank | 1.22% | 2.36% |
| 3 Rooms | 118 | 4.86%, see rank | 6.27% | 8.97% |
| 4 Rooms | 279 | 11.50%, see rank | 14.71% | 16.57% |
| 5 Rooms | 512 | 21.10%, see rank | 21.14% | 20.41% |
| 6 Rooms | 534 | 22.00%, see rank | 19.57% | 18.25% |
| 7 Rooms | 366 | 15.08%, see rank | 13.35% | 12.38% |
| 8 Rooms | 459 | 18.91%, see rank | 9.61% | 8.59% |
| 9 Rooms or More | 147 | 6.06%, see rank | 12.97% | 10.52% |
| Median Rooms | 6.00, see rank | – | 5.80 | 5.50 |
| Austell, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 2,427 | 100% | 4,086,231 | 131,642,457 |
| No Bedroom | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 1.24% | 2.16% |
| 1 Bedroom | 135 | 5.56%, see rank | 7.42% | 11.12% |
| 2 Bedrooms | 505 | 20.81%, see rank | 23.32% | 26.85% |
| 3 Bedrooms | 951 | 39.18%, see rank | 44.08% | 39.76% |
| 4 Bedrooms | 623 | 25.67%, see rank | 17.90% | 15.95% |
| 5 or More Bedrooms | 213 | 8.78%, see rank | 6.03% | 4.16% |
| Austell, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 2,265 | 100% | 3,508,477 | 115,226,802 |
| Utility Gas | 1,501 | 66.27%, see rank | 41.92% | 49.42% |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 119 | 5.25%, see rank | 5.83% | 5.03% |
| Electricity | 623 | 27.51%, 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 | 22 | 0.97%, 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% |
| Monthly Rental | Austell, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. |
| Occupied Units Paying Rent | 691 | 100% | 1,116,630 | 37,562,111 |
| $199 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 1.69% | 1.76% |
| $200 to $299 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 2.97% | 3.29% |
| $300 to $499 | 19 | 2.75%, see rank | 8.41% | 8.20% |
| $500 to $699 | 116 | 16.79%, see rank | 18.64% | 17.39% |
| $700 to $999 | 263 | 38.06%, see rank | 35.83% | 29.40% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 261 | 37.77%, see rank | 25.78% | 25.73% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 32 | 4.63%, see rank | 4.95% | 8.92% |
| $2,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 1.72% | 5.30% |
| Median | $949, see rank | – | $849 | $889 |
| Austell, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,265 | 100% | 3,508,477 | 115,226,802 |
| No Vehicles Available | 160 | 7.06%, see rank | 6.74% | 9.03% |
| 1 Vehicles Available | 717 | 31.66%, see rank | 33.90% | 33.67% |
| 2 Vehicles Available | 1,079 | 47.64%, see rank | 38.72% | 37.64% |
| 3 or More Vehicles Available | 309 | 13.64%, see rank | 20.64% | 19.66% |