City profile
Carrollton, GA
Carroll County · Population 27,392
Carrollton is a town in Carroll County, GA with about 27,392 residents and a typical home value near $311,000. It is 42 miles from Atlanta, GA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
44°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$311,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,921
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
96
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.89%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.39%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 71/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Wildfire, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
38 mi to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
27,392
Black population
34.4%
County
Carroll County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸GA is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: summer heat, hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 27,392 residents
- Typical home value about $311,000
- 42 miles from Atlanta, GA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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