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Cobb County, GA

RANK #827 / 996  ·  POP 765,813  ·  GA

PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.8%

Cobb County ranks in the bottom tier of U.S. counties on economic momentum.

[01] Why Cobb County?

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, a significant Civil War site with miles of trails and panoramic views, is a distinctive landmark in Cobb County. Located immediately northwest of Atlanta, Cobb County offers a blend of suburban living and access to a major metropolitan area. Commute times to Atlanta average around 30 minutes, though they can extend during peak hours. The county provides various transit options, including CobbLinc bus services and connections to MARTA. Beyond historical sites, outdoor recreation is plentiful with Lake Allatoona, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and the 61-mile Silver Comet Trail.

Cobb County maintains a high quality of life, attracting families with its public school system, which is the second largest in Georgia and highly rated. The county's economy is experiencing growth, with recent activity in food-related businesses, professional services, healthcare, and home services. Major employers include WellStar Health System and Lockheed Martin Aeronautical. Tourism also contributes significantly to the local economy, supported by attractions like Truist Park, home to the Atlanta Braves. The county's focus on attracting private investment and supporting businesses, from startups to larger corporations, shapes its economic landscape.

[02] Market Snapshot

Housing Ratio
4.1x

Below national median (4.7x)

GDP Growth
+1.0%

Well below national median

Home Prices
-2.8%

Prices declining

Climate & Terrain
-0.2

Below-average climate & terrain

Price/Rent
16x

Above national median (13x)

Housing is fairly valued at 4.1x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.

[03] Signal Profile

[04] Home Value Growth vs National

Cobb County U.S. National

The Numbers

DEMOGRAPHICS
Population
765,813
+0.43% YoY
Median Household Income
$94,244
Median Home Value
$346,000
-2.79% 12mo
Median Rent
$1,535
Average Annual Pay
$77,531
+4.0% YoY
Employment
384,275
-0.2% YoY
Income-to-Home-Value
0.2724
More affordable than average
Migration Inflow
4.8%
of pop. from another state

Market Activity

REAL ESTATE
Median Sale Price
$427,000
Days on Market
71
Slower market
Months of Supply
3.8
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.1%
Near asking price
Sold Above List
16.7%
Listings w/ Price Drops
26.4%
Building Permits (2024)
1,604
Single-Family Permits
1,143

Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →

[05] Capital Investment

$1,330M
TOTAL
PROJECT AMOUNT STATUS
MMM Acquisitions Data Center
MMM Acquisitions
$1,080M Planned
Cobb Galleria Centre Redevelopment
Cobb Galleria Centre
$150M Under Construction
Acworth Residential Project
Novare Group, BCDC, PointOne Holdings
$50M Under Construction
Cobb Solar & Battery Storage Portfolio
Cobb Electric Membership Corporation
$50M Operating

Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.

[06] Score Breakdown

GDP Growth +1.0% 17 percentile
Population Growth +0.4% 49 percentile
Income Growth +9.6% 74 percentile
Vacancy Rate 1.1% 48 percentile
Home Price Change -2.8% 10 percentile
Rent Growth +1.8% 31 percentile
Price/Rent 16x 23 percentile

Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.

[07] Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cobb County, GA a good place to move to?

Cobb County has a Boom Town Index score of 17/100, ranking #827 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -0.2% and a median household income of $94,244, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.

Is Cobb County affordable?

The median home value in Cobb County is $346,000 with median rent at $1,535/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2724, which is more affordable than the national average.

Is Cobb County growing or shrinking?

Population growth: +0.4% year-over-year. Job growth: -0.2%. Home values changed -2.8% in the past 12 months.

Are people moving to Cobb County?

Yes — 4.8% of Cobb County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.

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