The Town FilesAcworth, Georgia
City in Cobb County · population 22,440 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $339,900
- Household income
- $83,539
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 39.9
Acworth is a city of 22,440 people in Cobb County, Georgia. The median home is worth $339,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 91% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 89% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 87% of Georgia towns.
How Acworth ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Acworth is worth $339,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $83,539, which is more affordable than 28% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,664 a month. 59.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Acworth | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,664 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $83,539 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 59.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Acworth
| People | Acworth | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.7% | — |
| Work from home | 15.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Acworth
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 31.2°F. About 54.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Acworth since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 125 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Cobb County since 1996
Cobb County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cobb County
Cobb County had 384,275 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,531 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Acworth itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Acworth
13 public schools with 10,160 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allatoona High School | 9-12 | 1,642 | 17.7 |
| Clark Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,159 | 13.0 |
| Durham Middle School | 6-8 | 1,020 | 17.6 |
| Barber Middle School | 6-8 | 832 | 16.0 |
| Pitner Elementary School | PK-5 | 790 | 12.3 |
| Baker Elementary School | PK-5 | 774 | 12.3 |
| Ford Elementary School | PK-5 | 747 | 13.3 |
| Frey Elementary School | PK-5 | 745 | 12.6 |
| Pickett's Mill Elementary School | PK-5 | 734 | 13.6 |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | PK-5 | 507 | 10.8 |
| Acworth Intermediate School | 2-5 | 505 | 11.0 |
| Allatoona Elementary School | PK-5 | 415 | 12.6 |
Towns near Acworth
- Kennesaw, GA4.4 mi · 33,036 people · home $335,400
- Cartersville, GA9.9 mi · 23,187 people · home $338,200
- Woodstock, GA10.0 mi · 35,065 people · home $436,500
- Marietta, GA10.9 mi · 60,972 people · home $448,500
- Hiram, GA12.5 mi · 4,929 people · home $303,200
- Fair Oaks, GA12.6 mi · 9,028 people · home $199,600
- Holly Springs, GA13.4 mi · 16,213 people · home $448,400
- Powder Springs, GA13.7 mi · 16,887 people · home $332,900
Acworth questions
Is Acworth, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Acworth scores better for retirees than 32% of Georgia towns and quieter than 9%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Acworth?
The median owner-occupied home in Acworth is valued at $339,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,539, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,664 a month.
What is the weather like in Acworth?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 31.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Acworth get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Acworth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 1992. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)