Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
Moving to Emerson, GA
$499,998Median listing price
BartowArea
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About Emerson
Emerson is a small city in far southern Bartow County, Georgia, on highways 41, 293, and 75. The population was 1,415 in the 2020 census (2025 estimate: 2,260, reflecting recent growth).
Home prices in Emerson
The median listing price in Emerson is $499,998.
Top places in Emerson
- Red Top Mountain State Park — Georgia state park on Lake Allatoona, minutes away; hiking, camping, swimming, and boating.
- Lake Allatoona — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir with marinas and recreation areas near the city.
- I-75 corridor commercial district — Travel and retail services at Exit 285.
Commuting from Emerson
- Emerson sits about 35 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta, directly on I-75 (Exit 285). Expect roughly a 45–60 minute drive in normal conditions; I-75 is a major commuter corridor at rush hour. US-41 and GA-293 provide parallel local routes.
Emerson FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Emerson, GA?
The median listing price in Emerson is $499,998. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Emerson, GA?
Emerson sits about 35 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta, directly on I-75 (Exit 285). Expect roughly a 45–60 minute drive in normal conditions; I-75 is a major commuter corridor at rush hour. US-41 and GA-293 provide parallel local routes.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.