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Austell, Georgia

Introduction to Austell, Georgia

Located in Cobb county, Austell, Georgia, is 10 miles SW of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 14 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is considered part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Austell has a population of 5,359 residents.

Austell History

Austell was established in 1885, named after General Alfred Austell. Initially, Austell was a preferred hunting spot and was known as Salt Springs. Later, the Methodist Christians built a great arbor at Lithia Springs and started holding annual camp meetings in the present-day territory of Austell. Soon after, some of the people liked it there so much they settled there permanently. Mr. G.O. Mozeley, then owner of the property around Austell, eventually sub-divided an area of 40 acres and this led to the birth of the city. The Georgia-Pacific railway line led to the development of Austell.

Austell and nearby Attractions

  • Silver Cornet Trail
  • Marietta Museum of History
  • Piedmont Park
  • Cobb county Youth Museum
  • Barrington Hall
  • Sweetwater Creek State Park

Things To Do In Austell

There are many museums in the area, such as the Marietta Museum of History, Cobb County Youth Museum, and the APEX Museum. Piedmont Park and Sweetwater Creek State Park host many recreational facilities. Nearby is the Barrington Hall, Tullie Smith Farm, and Silver Cornet Trail.

Austell Transportation

The closest airport to the city is The William B. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.

Austell Higher Education

Higher education is available at Life University, Clark Atlanta University, and Southern Polytechnic State University.

High Points

Austell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyAustell Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Austell Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Austell, GA

Comparing Austell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women48
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better48
Median Family Income37
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home35
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime12

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