Why Live in Cartersville
Cartersville is a small neighborhood with a rich railroad history and a population of under 25,000. It features notable attractions such as the Etowah Indian Mounds and three Smithsonian-affiliated museums: Booth Western Art Museum, Tellus Science Museum, and Savoy Automobile Museum. The historic downtown area is lined with brick buildings housing local restaurants and businesses, including the award-winning Largos and Maine Street Coastal Cuisine. The Cartersville Farmers Market, held from May through September, offers fresh produce and homemade goods. Residents enjoy live music at Drowned Valley Brewing Company and performances at Legion Theatre. Main Street Shopping Center, just a mile from downtown, provides convenient access to stores like Target and Publix. Cartersville's parks offer sports fields, community pools, and playgrounds, with Red Top Mountain State Park located 7 miles east for boating, fishing, and swimming. The Cartersville City School District is highly rated, with Cartersville Primary, Elementary, High, and Middle schools all earning high marks. Neighborhoods feature a mix of contemporary homes, cottages, brick ranches, and split-levels, with newer constructions offering modern amenities. Interstate 75 provides easy access to Atlanta, located under 40 miles away. The area is home to Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, a top-rated hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cartersville a good place to live?
Cartersville is a good place to live. Cartersville is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Cartersville is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Cartersville has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.4 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $84,541 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 23.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Cartersville are home owners, with 48.7% of residents renting and 51.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Cartersville can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Cartersville neighborhood guide.
Is Cartersville, GA a safe neighborhood?
Cartersville, GA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Cartersville?
The median home price in Cartersville is $449,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $89,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,330 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $100K a year to afford the median home price in Cartersville. The average household income in Cartersville is $85K.
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Home Trends in Cartersville, GA
On average, homes in Cartersville, GA sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cartersville, GA over the last 12 months is $460,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$451,160
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$470,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$357,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$345,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$233
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
222
Median List Price
$449,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
