What are the schools like in Austell, GA?

Austell 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 Austell?

The median household income in Austell, GA is $64,071 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Austell, GA?

Austell has an average high temperature of 53.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Austell, GA affordable or expensive?

Austell's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Austell is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $199,700 and the median rent is $1,443 per month.

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

Austell has a violent crime rate of 214.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1370.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Austell, GA a Good Place to Live?

Austell is a small town of 8,109 in Georgia, with a median household income of $64,071 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Austell stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Austell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Austell 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

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

Metric	Austell, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$199,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,443	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,071	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Austell's violent crime rate is 214.3 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

214.3 /100k

Property Crime

1370.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Austell, 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	21.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Austell sees average highs of 53.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 56.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Austell, GA
Average High — January	53.3°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	56.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.2"

Demographics

Metric	Austell, GA	National Avg
Population	8,109	—
Median Age	33.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	28.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	62.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	8.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lithia Springs, GA 3 mi Powder Springs, GA 4 mi Mableton, GA 4 mi Douglasville, GA 7 mi Hiram, GA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Austell

Austell, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30106 30111

Austell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austell, GA affordable or expensive?

Austell's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Austell roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $199,700 and median rent is $1,443/month.

What is the crime rate in Austell, GA?

Austell's violent crime rate is 214.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1370.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Austell?

Public schools in Austell 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. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Austell, GA a good place to live?

Austell, GA has a population of 8,109, a median household income of $64,071, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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 Austell?

Austell averages 53.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.2 inches with about 1.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Austell?

Austell, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30106, 30111.

What is the population of Austell?

The population of Austell, Georgia is 8,109 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Austell?

Key numbers for living in Austell: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $199,700, median household income $64,071, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Austell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.