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Emerson, Georgia

city · Brooks County (primary) , Bartow County

At a glance

1,573
Population
$226,600
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$305,529
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,486/mo
Median rent
10% above U.S. median
$75,250
Median household income
4% below U.S. median
28.6 min
Average commute
92%
Homes with broadband
13.29%
Locations with fiber available
8.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities26% above
Taxes13% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost5% above
For business: Georgia is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates88.7%
College graduates36.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cartersville-Bartow County Eco Development
Cartersville-Bartow County Economic Development is the economic development office for Cartersville and Bartow County, offering site and buildings resources, incentives, employment assistance and workforce development, regional data, and location resources to support business investment.
region Northwest Regional Commission
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission is a multi-county regional planning and development organization serving 15 counties and 48 cities. Major responsibilities include implementing the Georgia Planning Act of 1989, administering the Area Agency on Aging and the Workforce Investment Act, and providing planning and development assistance to member governments.
state Georgia Economic Developers' Assoc
The Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) is a non-profit association of professionals and volunteers who are involved with the economic development of the cities and counties of Georgia. GEDA serves Georgia's economic development community with networking, professional development and public policy resources.
state Georgia Electric Membership
Georgia EMC is the statewide trade association for Georgia’s 41 electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) and their generation and transmission partners. Its Community & Economic Development Teams offer data-driven insights and confidential site selection tools and services to help communities and businesses locate and succeed in Georgia. Services are provided at no cost to communities and site selectors through the support of Georgia’s Electric Cooperatives.
state MEAG Power
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) is a nonprofit, statewide generation and transmission organization that provides reliable, competitively-priced wholesale electricity to 49 member communities (Participants), who own and operate their local electric distribution systems.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association that facilitates site location, financing opportunities, infrastructure development, and marketing and demographic research to assist businesses with locations and expansions.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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