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Austell, GA


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Austell, Georgia

Austell, Georgia, in Cobb county, 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.

The People and Families of Austell

In Austell, about 46% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Austell is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 35% of Austell is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Georgia, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Austell had a median family income of $39,635.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Austell ($3,630). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Austell Housing

About 67% of housing units in Austell are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Austell, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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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