RANK #948 / 996 · POP 109,410 · GA
PROJECTED GROWTH: -2.6%
Bartow County, Georgia, located approximately 45 miles north of Atlanta, offers a blend of historical significance and natural beauty. Cartersville, the county seat, is notable for its three Smithsonian-affiliated museums, including the Tellus Science Museum and the Booth Western Art Museum. The county is also home to the Etowah Indian Mounds, a 54-acre archaeological site along the Etowah River, reflecting thousands of years of Native American history. Residents and visitors can enjoy outdoor recreation at Lake Allatoona and Red Top Mountain State Park, which offer opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and camping. Commuting to Atlanta is common, with Interstate 75 providing a direct route, and local transit services are available within the county.
Life in Bartow County combines a small-town atmosphere with access to larger city amenities. The community attracts families, with public schools in the Bartow County School District receiving positive ratings. The local economy is experiencing investment across several sectors, including manufacturing, energy, and data centers. This growth is contributing to an increased demand for housing and a focus on developing diverse housing options. The county's economic development efforts aim to create job opportunities and a competitive job market for its residents.
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 3.9x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Project Bunkhouse Data Center Campus
Undisclosed Developer (working with Kimley-Horn)
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$19,000M | Proposed |
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EV Battery Manufacturing Facility
Hyundai Motor Group and SK On
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$5,000M | Under Construction |
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Project Springbank Data Center Campus
Atlas Development, LLC
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$4,500M | Proposed |
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Solar Manufacturing Facility (Ingots, Wafers, Cells, Panels)
Qcells
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$2,500M | Under Construction |
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Grand Etowah Mixed-Use Development
Willoughby Investments
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$2,400M | Proposed |
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Natural Gas Units at Plant Bowen
Georgia Power
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$1,500M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Bartow County has a Boom Town Index score of 5/100, ranking #948 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +3.9% and a median household income of $74,812, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Bartow County is $237,000 with median rent at $1,090/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3157, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.4% year-over-year. Job growth: +3.9%. Home values changed -0.0% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 5.35% of Bartow County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.