The Town FilesChatsworth, Georgia
City in Murray County · population 4,874 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,900
- Household income
- $69,058
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 34.5
Chatsworth is a city of 4,874 people in Murray County, Georgia. The median home is worth $205,900, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 75% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 74% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 72% of Georgia towns.
How Chatsworth 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 Chatsworth is worth $205,900, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $69,058, which is more affordable than 65% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $821 a month. 65.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chatsworth | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $821 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $69,058 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Chatsworth
| People | Chatsworth | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Chatsworth
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 30.3°F. About 57.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 75 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chatsworth since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 1.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 45 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 12, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 28, 2010.
Severe weather in Murray County since 1996
Murray County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Murray County
Murray County had 8,252 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,202 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Chatsworth itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Public schools in Chatsworth
10 public schools with 6,674 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray County High School | 9-12 | 1,099 | 16.4 |
| North Murray High School | 9-12 | 999 | 15.6 |
| Chatsworth Elementary School | PK-6 | 697 | 14.5 |
| Spring Place Elementary School | PK-6 | 644 | 14.0 |
| Coker Elementary School | PK-6 | 637 | 14.5 |
| Northwest Elementary School | PK-6 | 580 | 14.5 |
| Eton Elementary School | PK-6 | 545 | 14.7 |
| Gladden Middle School | 7-8 | 505 | 14.9 |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | PK-6 | 502 | 11.4 |
| Bagley Middle School | 7-8 | 466 | 14.1 |
Towns near Chatsworth
- Dalton, GA10.6 mi · 34,417 people · home $222,400
- Apison, TN20.1 mi · 4,428 people · home $459,000
- Calhoun, GA21.0 mi · 16,949 people · home $251,000
- Ringgold, GA21.1 mi · 3,414 people · home $243,300
- Wildwood Lake, TN21.6 mi · 3,286 people · home $231,700
- South Cleveland, TN23.8 mi · 7,673 people · home $232,600
- Collegedale, TN24.0 mi · 11,109 people · home $365,100
- Cleveland, TN28.1 mi · 47,356 people · home $272,200
Chatsworth questions
Is Chatsworth, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chatsworth scores better for retirees than 44% of Georgia towns and quieter than 23%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.5).
How much does a house cost in Chatsworth?
The median owner-occupied home in Chatsworth is valued at $205,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,058, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $821 a month.
What is the weather like in Chatsworth?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.6 inches of snow.
Does Chatsworth get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chatsworth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. 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)