Moving to Carrollton, GA
College Town Affordability 45 Miles West of Atlanta
Carrollton is the seat of Carroll County and home to the University of West Georgia — a combination that gives the city an active downtown and a full events calendar. Located 45 miles west of Atlanta on I-20, Carrollton offers a growing downtown and the amenities that come with a university town. For buyers who want space, value, and community character, Carrollton is worth a visit.
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$311,100
Carrollton Median Home Value (ACS 2020–2024)
21 min
Average one-way commute of Carrollton workers (ACS 2020–2024)
27,392
Carrollton Population
Carroll
Carroll County Schools / Carrollton City Schools
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: Carrollton, Georgia. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01003. Commute times are rough estimates and vary with traffic. About ACS data (census.gov)
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Why Move to Carrollton, GA?
Carrollton is for buyers who want more room for their budget in a real community. The University of West Georgia brings arts, athletics and public events to town. Downtown Carrollton has local restaurants, breweries and shops around Adamson Square.
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Commute from Carrollton to Atlanta
Carrollton is about 40 miles (straight line, 2024 Census Gazetteer) west of downtown Atlanta, the farthest of the cities in this guide. Think hard about the commute. Carrollton works best for remote workers, UWG employees, Tanner Health employees, and buyers whose Atlanta trips are occasional rather than daily. Drive times change a lot by time of day, so check a live traffic map for your route at the hours you would travel.
Life in Carrollton, Georgia
Carrollton's lifestyle is defined by the Greenbelt Trail — 20+ miles of multi-use paved trail looping through the city — and by the University presence. UWG football, basketball, and cultural events are open to the community. The downtown amphitheater hosts concerts. The brewery and restaurant scene is surprisingly strong for a city of its size. The area around Breeden Avenue has become a legitimate culinary destination.
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Carrollton Schools
Carrollton is served by Carroll County Schools / Carrollton City Schools. School assignments are set by address and boundaries can change, so verify any address directly with the district. For official performance data, see the Georgia Department of Education and the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy. I don't rank schools or neighborhoods.
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College-town downtown, lower price points, and the University of West Georgia
Carrollton GA Relocation — FAQ
Is Carrollton GA a good place to live?
Carrollton can work for buyers who prioritize price and a college-town downtown over proximity to Atlanta. The city has a busy downtown, outdoor recreation (the Carrollton GreenBelt trail, Lake Carroll) and Tanner Health's Carrollton hospital, and Carroll County's Census median home value is lower than Douglas, Cobb or Fulton County's (ACS 2020-2024). Drive times change a lot by time of day, so check a live traffic map for your route at the hours you would travel.
What is the University of West Georgia?
The University of West Georgia (UWG) is a regional university in the University System of Georgia. It is a large local employer and brings arts events and UWG athletics, including football and basketball, to town.
What are home prices in Carrollton GA?
For the city of Carrollton, the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024 5-year estimates) puts the median value of owner-occupied homes at $311,100. That is a survey estimate of owner-reported value, not a recent sale price. Prices vary by neighborhood, size, age and condition, so ask Dexter for recent comparable sales in the areas you are considering.
What school districts serve Carrollton GA?
Carroll County has two school systems: Carroll County Schools and the independent Carrollton City Schools system. Carrollton City Schools serves much of the city's incorporated area, and Carroll County Schools covers the broader county. School assignments are set by address and boundaries can change, so verify any address directly with the district. For official performance data, see the Georgia Department of Education and the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy. I don't rank schools or neighborhoods.
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