What are the schools like in Acworth, GA?

Acworth is served primarily by Cobb County. The district operates 66 elementary schools, 26 middle schools, and 17 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Acworth?

The median household income in Acworth, GA is $74,643 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Acworth, GA?

Acworth has an average high temperature of 52.5°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.8 inches.

Acworth, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Acworth, GA affordable or expensive?

Acworth's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Acworth is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $270,600 and the median rent is $1,419 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Acworth, GA?

Acworth has a violent crime rate of 26.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1202.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Acworth, GA a Good Place to Live?

Acworth is a small city of 22,318 in Georgia, with a median household income of $74,643 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Acworth stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Acworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Acworth city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Acworth's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Acworth costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Acworth, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$270,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,419	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,643	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Acworth's violent crime rate is 26.8 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

26.8 /100k

Property Crime

1202.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Acworth is served primarily by Cobb County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Acworth, GA	National Avg
School District	Cobb County	—
Elementary Schools	66	—
Middle Schools	26	—
High Schools	17	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Acworth sees average highs of 52.5°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 54.3 inches of annual precipitation and 3.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Acworth, GA
Average High — January	52.5°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	54.3"
Annual Snowfall	3.8"

Demographics

Metric	Acworth, GA	National Avg
Population	22,318	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	22.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	11.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Acworth

Acworth, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30101

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acworth, GA affordable or expensive?

Acworth's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Acworth roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $270,600 and median rent is $1,419/month.

What is the crime rate in Acworth, GA?

Acworth's violent crime rate is 26.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1202.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Acworth?

Public schools in Acworth are operated by Cobb County. The district has 66 elementary, 26 middle, and 17 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Acworth, GA a good place to live?

Acworth, GA has a population of 22,318, a median household income of $74,643, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Acworth?

Acworth averages 52.5°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.3 inches with about 3.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Acworth?

Acworth, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30101.

What is the population of Acworth?

The population of Acworth, Georgia is 22,318 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Acworth?

Key numbers for living in Acworth: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $270,600, median household income $74,643, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Acworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.