Living in Carroll County, Georgia

Carroll County is a county in Georgia with a population of around 114,545, part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA MSA metro area. The main communities are Carrollton, Bowdon, Mount Zion.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,770/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $279K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 55°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Carroll County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 35 and a predominantly working-class population (21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.