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Carroll County

#24 in Best Counties to Live in Georgia
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Georgia
  • 69 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Carroll County is located in Georgia with a population of 114,898. In Carroll County, most residents own their homes. In Carroll County there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in Carroll County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Carroll County are highly rated.
    Population
    114,898

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $119,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $820
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Carroll County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      318.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      2
      6.1
    • Rape
      37.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      103.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      497.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,113
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      179.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      13%

    Working in Carroll County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $46,844
    National
    $55,322
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      Carroll County Reviews

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      Carroll County is a community that treats its residents like one monumental family. I would recommend people who are new to the state of Georgia to come visit this county, for we are rich in history and hospitality. In recent times, the county adopted measures such as mixed use development that maintains the balance between modernization and small-town living. An example of the aforementioned is the Carroll County Schools Performing Arts Center, a state of the art musical facility that is the largest of its kind west of Atlanta.
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      Carroll County is a wonderful county in Georgia. Uptown in Carrollton they tend to take excellent care of the local town Square, as well as cleanup on the sides of the county roads too. If I could choose one thing to be different about this county, it would be More affordable housing for those that have low income and or, better help from the local department of family and children services for single mothers whose children's fathers are incarcerated. They have no help whatsoever. If the mom chooses to leave the dad, because of who he is. And he chooses to continue to live a life of stupidity instead of stepping up, and gets locked up. There should be help from the state and or county. There are everywhere else, why not here?
      I have lived in Carroll County since 2015 and have been thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Downtown Carrollton is quaint and consists of family-owned restaurants, nightclubs, and shops. It demonstrates a true sense of community and it's a perfect place for those looking for a small-town environment with activities to do while there. The school system is great in Carroll County as it is the home of the University of West Georgia, where I currently attend for my undergraduate education.