Homes for Sale in Cherokee County, Georgia
Cherokee County lies north of Cobb and Fulton counties, with Canton as the county seat about 34 miles (straight line) from downtown Atlanta. Interstate 575 runs north–south through the county, linking...
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$435,100
Median Home Value (2020–2024)
Cherokee County School District
School District
34
Miles to Atlanta (straight line from Canton)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units). This is not a sale price or an appraisal. Geography: Cherokee County, Georgia. About ACS data (census.gov)
About Cherokee County, Georgia
Cherokee County lies north of Cobb and Fulton counties, with Canton as the county seat about 34 miles (straight line) from downtown Atlanta. Interstate 575 runs north–south through the county, linking Holly Springs, Canton and the I-575 corridor to I-75 in Cobb County, and the Etowah River crosses it from east to west. Woodstock, Canton and Holly Springs are the largest cities. Most homes are single-family houses on subdivision and larger rural lots.
Geography of Cherokee County
Cherokee County covers about 421 square miles of land (2024 Census Gazetteer) between Cobb and Fulton counties to the south, Forsyth to the east, Bartow to the west, and Pickens and Dawson to the north. The Etowah River runs through Canton, and the eastern arms of Lake Allatoona reach into the southwest of the county near Woodstock. The south of the county is the most built-up; the north, around Ball Ground and Waleska, is more rural with rolling hills and farmland.
County seat: Canton. Population 281,032 (ACS 2020–2024, table B01003). Cherokee County is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Main Cities and Towns
- Woodstock: Largest city by population (37,381, ACS 2020–2024). Median owner-occupied home value $436,500 (±$14,654).
- Canton: County seat on the Etowah River (35,741 people). Median home value $407,800 (±$17,131).
- Holly Springs: Between Woodstock and Canton on I-575 (18,627 people). Median home value $448,400 (±$18,490).
- Ball Ground and Waleska: Smaller cities in the north of the county. Survey margins for home values are too wide to quote.
City figures: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates (B01003, B25077) for Census places; ± is the 90% margin of error.
Housing Types
Housing in Cherokee County is mostly single-family. About 74% of homes were built from 1990 on (ACS 2020–2024), much of it in subdivisions along the I-575 corridor; larger lots are more common in the north of the county around Ball Ground and Waleska.
- Detached single-family
- 79%
- Townhomes (1-unit attached)
- 6%
- Buildings with 5+ units
- 11%
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Built 2010 or later
- 23%
- Total housing units
- 106,407
Source: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25024 (units in structure), B25003 (tenure) and B25034 (year built), Cherokee County, Georgia.
Commute Corridors
I-575 is the main north–south route, joining I-75 in Cobb County. GA 20 crosses the county east–west through Canton toward Cumming and Cartersville, and GA 92 links Woodstock toward Roswell. The ACS average one-way commute is about 31 minutes, and about 22% of workers worked from home (2020–2024).
Commute figures: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B08013, B08303 and B08301. Your drive depends on route and time of day.
Parks and Outdoors
- Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency: County parks, sports fields and programs.
- Red Top Mountain State Park (Lake Allatoona): The nearest state park on Lake Allatoona, just across the line in Bartow County.
Cherokee County Government Links
Official county websites, checked October 18, 2026. School attendance zones are set by Cherokee County School District; verify any address directly with the district.
Why Buy in Cherokee County?
Cities in Cherokee County
Woodstock, GA
Median home value: $436,500
Canton, GA
Median home value: $407,800
Holly Springs, GA
Median home value: $448,400
Cherokee County Guides
- Georgia first-time buyer programs
- USDA loans: check an address on USDA's map
- Selling a probate or inherited home
- Selling a home in Cherokee County
Cherokee County Real Estate FAQs
What is the median home value in Cherokee County GA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024 five-year estimates, table B25077) puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Cherokee County at $435,100. It is a survey of owner-reported values, not a sale price, so look at recent sales for the area and price range you are considering.
Which cities and towns are in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County's incorporated cities include Canton (the county seat), Woodstock, Holly Springs, Ball Ground and Waleska. Large parts of the county are unincorporated, including communities along I-575 and around Lake Allatoona, so check whether an address is inside city limits when you compare property taxes and services.
How long is the commute from Cherokee County?
The ACS (2020–2024) puts the average one-way travel time for Cherokee County workers at about 31 minutes, and about 22% of workers worked from home. Most commuters use I-575 to I-75, or GA 20 and GA 92 for east–west trips. Your own drive depends on where you live and work, so test the route at rush hour.
How do I check school assignment or property taxes for a Cherokee County address?
School attendance zones are set by the Cherokee County School District and can change, so verify an address directly with the district. Assessed values and exemptions are handled by the Cherokee County Tax Assessors' Office (cherokeecountyga.gov). Dexter can pull the tax record for any home you are considering.
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