The Town FilesCarrollton, Georgia
City in Carroll County · population 26,738 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $311,100
- Household income
- $54,379
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 28.3
Carrollton is a city of 26,738 people in Carroll County, Georgia. The median home is worth $311,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 92% of Georgia towns, better transit than 88% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 86% of Georgia towns.
How Carrollton 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 Carrollton is worth $311,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $54,379, which is more affordable than 7% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,089 a month. 41.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Carrollton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $311,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,089 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $54,379 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 41.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Carrollton
| People | Carrollton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Carrollton
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.6°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Carrollton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 26, 2008 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 10, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 3, 1998.
Severe weather in Carroll County since 1996
Carroll County has been included in 23 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 |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Carroll County
Carroll County had 45,530 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,823 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Carrollton itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Carrollton
12 public schools with 11,927 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton Elementary School | PK-3 | 1,866 | 16.2 |
| Carrollton High School | 9-12 | 1,825 | 17.5 |
| Central High School | 9-12 | 1,356 | 19.4 |
| Carrollton Middle School | 6-8 | 1,316 | 19.1 |
| Central Middle School | 6-8 | 1,028 | 15.3 |
| Central Elementary School | PK-5 | 989 | 13.7 |
| Carrollton Upper Elementary | 4-5 | 745 | 14.3 |
| Sand Hill Elementary School | PK-5 | 722 | 16.4 |
| Mount Zion Elementary School | PK-5 | 705 | 15.7 |
| Sharp Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 561 | 11.9 |
| Mt. Zion High School | 9-12 | 471 | 18.1 |
| Mt. Zion Middle School | 6-8 | 343 | 14.9 |
Towns near Carrollton
- Bremen, GA9.7 mi · 7,185 people · home $289,500
- Fairfield Plantation, GA9.9 mi · 4,898 people · home $332,600
- Temple, GA10.9 mi · 5,089 people · home $232,800
- Villa Rica, GA13.9 mi · 16,970 people · home $274,200
- Tallapoosa, GA15.9 mi · 3,227 people · home $185,100
- Chattahoochee Hills, GA19.4 mi · 2,950 people · home $397,000
- Newnan, GA22.7 mi · 42,549 people · home $364,700
- Palmetto, GA23.8 mi · 5,071 people · home $228,800
Carrollton questions
Is Carrollton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Carrollton scores better for retirees than 29% of Georgia towns and quieter than 12%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.3).
How much does a house cost in Carrollton?
The median owner-occupied home in Carrollton is valued at $311,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,379, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $1,089 a month.
What is the weather like in Carrollton?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Carrollton get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Carrollton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 26, 2008. 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)