What are the schools like in Carrollton, GA?

Carrollton is served primarily by Carrollton City. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in Carrollton?

The median household income in Carrollton, GA is $46,722 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Carrollton, GA?

Carrollton has an average high temperature of 53.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Carrollton, GA affordable or expensive?

Carrollton's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Carrollton is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $259,700 and the median rent is $972 per month.

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

Carrollton has a violent crime rate of 156.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1770.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Carrollton, GA a Good Place to Live?

Carrollton is a small city of 26,622 in Georgia, with a median household income of $46,722 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Carrollton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Carrollton 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

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

Metric	Carrollton, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$259,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$972	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	38.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,722	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Carrollton's violent crime rate is 156.5 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

156.5 /100k

Property Crime

1770.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Carrollton is served primarily by Carrollton City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Carrollton, GA	National Avg
School District	Carrollton City	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Carrollton sees average highs of 53.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Carrollton, GA
Average High — January	53.6°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Carrollton, GA	National Avg
Population	26,622	—
Median Age	27.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	37.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mount Zion, GA 7 mi Roopville, GA 9 mi Bremen, GA 10 mi Fairfield Plantation, GA 10 mi Bowdon, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Carrollton

Carrollton, GA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

30117 30116 30118

Carrollton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrollton, GA affordable or expensive?

Carrollton's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Carrollton roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $259,700 and median rent is $972/month.

What is the crime rate in Carrollton, GA?

Carrollton's violent crime rate is 156.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1770.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Carrollton?

Public schools in Carrollton are operated by Carrollton City. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Carrollton, GA a good place to live?

Carrollton, GA has a population of 26,622, a median household income of $46,722, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 Carrollton?

Carrollton averages 53.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Carrollton?

Carrollton, GA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 30117, 30116, 30118.

What is the population of Carrollton?

The population of Carrollton, Georgia is 26,622 with a median age of 27.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Carrollton?

Key numbers for living in Carrollton: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $259,700, median household income $46,722, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carrollton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.