What are the schools like in Cartersville, GA?

Cartersville is served primarily by Bartow County. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Cartersville?

The median household income in Cartersville, GA is $75,407 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Cartersville, GA?

Cartersville has an average high temperature of 53.7°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Cartersville, GA affordable or expensive?

Cartersville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cartersville is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $274,800 and the median rent is $1,096 per month.

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

Cartersville has a violent crime rate of 262.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1687.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cartersville, GA a Good Place to Live?

Cartersville is a small city of 23,103 in Georgia, with a median household income of $75,407 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cartersville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cartersville 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

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

Metric	Cartersville, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$274,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,096	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,407	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cartersville's violent crime rate is 262.3 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

262.3 /100k

Property Crime

1687.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Cartersville, GA	National Avg
School District	Bartow County	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cartersville sees average highs of 53.7°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Cartersville, GA
Average High — January	53.7°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	51.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Cartersville, GA	National Avg
Population	23,103	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Emerson, GA 4 mi Euharlee, GA 8 mi White, GA 9 mi Kingston, GA 9 mi Acworth, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Cartersville

Cartersville, GA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

30120 30121 30184

Cartersville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cartersville, GA affordable or expensive?

Cartersville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cartersville roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $274,800 and median rent is $1,096/month.

What is the crime rate in Cartersville, GA?

Cartersville's violent crime rate is 262.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1687.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cartersville?

Public schools in Cartersville are operated by Bartow County. The district has 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cartersville, GA a good place to live?

Cartersville, GA has a population of 23,103, a median household income of $75,407, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Cartersville?

Cartersville averages 53.7°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cartersville?

Cartersville, GA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 30120, 30121, 30184.

What is the population of Cartersville?

The population of Cartersville, Georgia is 23,103 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cartersville?

Key numbers for living in Cartersville: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $274,800, median household income $75,407, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cartersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.