Bethany United Methodist Church back in, 2008
Austell’s story
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 582 in 1890, 7,713 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1902 and 5 maps from 1954 on.
- 1883Austell is settled
Photo: CalleyD01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
8,339
2025 Census estimate · +6.3% since 2020
Typical home
$293K
−2% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
36.0
years
Jobs based here
2,169
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#70 of 258 in GA
Is Austell a good place to live?
Austell grades B− overall, 70th among Georgia's 258 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Its schools rank ahead of 79% of Georgia towns. Its lowest everyday mark is in health: residents are less healthy than 69% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. A typical home there costs about $293K, 3.3 years of the Atlanta metro’s $90K median household income. 6.9% of residents are 65 or older in Austell, below both Georgia’s towns (15%) and U.S. towns (18%). Austell's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 87% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Legion Park, at 24 acres.
StrongestA−Schools
What makes Austell stand out
Where Austell beats most towns.
A growing town
Austell has grown 25% since 2010
6,581 counted in 2010 and 7,713 in 2020; an estimated 8,339 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 6.3% since 2020, after 17.2% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Austell grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Georgia), ordered by how far Austell is from typical.
SchoolsA−Open →HealthWellstar Douglas Medical Center 7.5 miles awayCOpen →Jobs & income$73K median household incomeB−Open →Cost of livingB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.3 of 20; 1.5% of households have no car; 0.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 9% conserved landB−Open →HistoryC−Open →Civic life3.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 89° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market25 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 36.0; 22% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 82 attractions →Mercedes-Benz Stadium and 70 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Austell. Close and well known come first.
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaMercedes-Benz Stadium
Big draw6 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Georgia
11 mi Stadium & arenaTruist Park
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Arena
Big draw29 mi MountainStone Mountain
15 mi Zoo & aquariumGeorgia AquariumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons, CC BY 3.0 · Six Flags Over Georgia: hagerman, CC BY 2.0 · Truist Park: Thechased at English Wikipedia, CC BY 4.0 · State Farm Arena: Hermann Luyken, CC0 · Stone Mountain: KyleAndMelissa22, Public domain · Georgia Aquarium: Diliff, CC BY 2.5
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Austell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Austell, and how to reach them.
PowerGeorgia Power16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAustell water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Georgia you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCobb County Board of Elections and RegistrationCobb County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes30106, 30168, 3012730106 72% · 30168 18% · 30127 11%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Austell.
Austell has home values still below their peak and has milder winter nights than most of the country, though not than most of Georgia.
SchoolsA−
Austell earns an A− for schools
Its public schools are run by the Cobb County school district. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
79%of GA districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 891 | C |
| Triumph in Life, Inc. PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 5–12 | Grades 5–12 | 5 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Austell’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Austell for work: only 1% work in town. Austell’s average trip to work is 31 minutes. Since 2013, Austell has lost 118 jobs, to 2,169 in 2023.
1%work in town
| Austell | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 9.2% | 8% |
| Work from home | 13% | 9.2% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 15% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Austell1%
Atlanta18%
Marietta6%
Mableton6%
Sandy Springs4%
14 mi
median commute distance
2,169
jobs based in Austell
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 50% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthC
Austell earns a C for health
41% of adults feel lonely in Austell. Austell beats the Georgia average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 44% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Austell.
31%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Austell | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 40% | 36% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 22% | 14% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 8.1% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
3 better19 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Austell | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.9% | 7% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 14.2% | 9.6% |
Wellstar Douglas Medical Center
7.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
50th
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Austell, expect mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 32.5°: milder than most of the country, but colder than 78% of Georgia places with climate records; July afternoons average 89.4°.
Austell has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The January low in Austell is 33°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
89°summer high
| Austell | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 33°F | 33°F | 22°F |
| July high | 89°F | 90°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–55°
Spring49–73°
Summer68–88°
Fall51–74°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 24
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Austell
Austell's reported crime rate is well below Georgia's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 13 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
| Austell | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 6.1 per 1,000 residents | 14.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.6 per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Austell1.6
Georgia3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Austell6.1
Georgia14.1
U.S.15.5
13
violent crimes reported in 2025
51
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
8.8%conserved
| Austell | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 8.8% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
8.8%
conserved · 358 of 4,057 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Legion Park | — | 24 |
| 2. Clarkdale Park | — | 22 |
| 3. Collar Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B−
Austell earns a B− for cost of living
The typical value, about $293K, is 7% below its August 2024 peak.
The typical Austell home is worth about $293,000, down 2% in a year, 11% below the Georgia typical home.
$293KZillow home value
| Austell | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,494 a month | $1,152 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 65% | 58% | 73% |
Typical home value
Austell$293K
Georgia$329K
Market temperature
25
days on market
95.1%
sale-to-list price
−2%
value change, 1 year
10
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Moderate risk in Austell, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 92 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Austell.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
92
paid flood claims since 1978
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Austell
19pages on Austell
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 79% of GA districts · 4 schoolsSafety1.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than GA on 3 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$293K typical home · down 2% in a yearWork & commuteB−$73K median household income · 2,169 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 54% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
9 within 15 miles of the center of Austell
Chattahoochee Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Marietta9.2 mi$3,540 in-state tuitionLife UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Marietta10.8 mi$15,036 tuitionGeorgia Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Atlanta14.7 mi$12,058 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Austell residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Georgia.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Austell for work
Where Austell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,169jobs based in Austell
1%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Austell
City in Georgia, United States
Austell is a city in Cobb County in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 7,713.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 6.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 928 ft
- ZIP code
- 30106, 30168
- Area code
- 770
Austell’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Austell.
MabletonLithia SpringsAustell
How the neighbors grade
| Town | GA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austell | #70 | B− | B− | — | A− | C |
| Mableton | #30 | B+ | C+ | — | A− | B+ |
| Lithia Springs | #124 | C | B− | — | B− | C |
Austell, Mableton and Lithia Springs report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Austell with a neighbor →
Questions about Austell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Austell, GA a good place to live?
Austell grades B− overall, better than 52% of U.S. towns and #70 of 258 in Georgia. It grades C for health and A− for schools.
Is Austell, GA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.