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City of Acworth, Georgia

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About homes in Acworth

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Acworth in Cobb County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2000Median year built1U.S. 1980
14%Built before 1980118% built since 2010
2000Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 2000
66%Detached single-family120% in 5+ unit buildings
60%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$340kMedian home value1Georgia median $303k

The median home in the city of Acworth was built in 2000, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Georgia median of 1992. That is newer than the Cobb County median of 1990.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Acworth's housing is recent: only 14% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 18% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 36%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than Cobb County as a whole (27% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1980s and 1990s, polybutylene supply lines, builder-grade windows and first-generation openers are the usual items a contractor confirms before quoting.

Owner-occupied and rented homes in Acworth are of similar age: median build years 2000 and 2000.1 Housing in Acworth is mostly detached single-family: 66% of units, with 20% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 60% of occupied homes in Acworth are owner-occupied, below the Georgia share of 66%.1

The median owner-occupied home in Acworth is valued at $339,900 (ACS), above the Georgia median of $303,300. Within Cobb County the median is $407,200, so Acworth sits below it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. The Cartersville Ap station averages 68 nights a year at or below 32°F and 8 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.

Summers run hot, with about 55 days a year at 90°F or more and 1 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies. Rainfall is substantial: about 48 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,118 heating and 1,627 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Acworth sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Acworth are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Acworth housing units by year built
Before 19401.4%
1940-19593.1%
1960-19799%
1980-199936.1%
2000-200931.9%
2010 or later18.5%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Cartersville Ap, 10.5 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Acworth, GA?

Most home remodeling projects in Acworth, GA land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Acworth?

The median home in the city of Acworth was built in 2000, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Georgia median of 1992. That is newer than the Cobb County median of 1990. Most of Acworth's housing is recent: only 14% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 18% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 36%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than Cobb County as a whole (27% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Acworth climate like for exterior work?

The Cartersville Ap station averages 68 nights a year at or below 32°F and 8 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 55 days a year at 90°F or more and 1 at 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 48 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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