Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
Moving to Austell, GA
$328,175Median listing price
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About Austell
Austell is a city on the Cobb–Douglas county line in metro Atlanta, about 18 miles west of downtown Atlanta. Its 2020 U.S. census population was 7,835, almost entirely in Cobb County.
Home prices in Austell
The median listing price in Austell is $328,175.
Top places in Austell
- The historic rail depot district
- Sweetwater Creek State Park (just south) — mill ruins and hiking trails
- Nearby: the Silver Comet Trail's eastern trailheads in Smyrna
- Veterans Memorial Highway commercial corridor
- Nearby: Six Flags Over Georgia (Austell address)
Commuting from Austell
- Roughly 18 miles west of downtown Atlanta; typically 25–40 minutes by car via I-20 or the Veterans Memorial/Thornton Road corridors. No MARTA rail service in Cobb County; MARTA and CobbLinc bus routes serve nearby corridors.
Schools in Austell
Public schools: Cobb County School District for the Cobb County portion. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Austell FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Austell, GA?
The median listing price in Austell is $328,175. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Austell, GA?
Roughly 18 miles west of downtown Atlanta; typically 25–40 minutes by car via I-20 or the Veterans Memorial/Thornton Road corridors. No MARTA rail service in Cobb County; MARTA and CobbLinc bus routes serve nearby corridors. - Which school district serves Austell, GA?
Austell is served by Cobb County School District for the Cobb County portion. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.