Calhoun, GA

Calhoun is a city of over 15,000 people located in the foothills of northwest Georgia. It is the county seat of Gordon County, and it lies approximately 45 miles south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Calhoun has a rich history and culture, having been established in 1851 as a railway town by James Calhoun. The historic downtown area features many buildings from the late nineteenth century, including the Gordon County Courthouse which was built in 1860. Additionally, there are numerous parks, festivals, museums and other attractions spread throughout the city. Calhoun offers a wonderful quality of life for its residents and visitors alike; with its small-town charm and big-city amenities, it’s no wonder that it’s become one of Georgia's most desirable locations to live.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Calhoun is 3.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Calhoun jobs have increased by 3.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Calhoun's cost of living is 20.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Calhoun's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Calhoun, while July and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Gordon county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 80.7% to 18.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Calhoun's population is 16,920 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 7.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Calhoun is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 14.1%.

SCHOOLS

Calhoun public schools spend $14,485 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17.9 students per teacher in Calhoun. More Education

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Housing Market in Calhoun

It's a good time to buy in Calhoun. Home Appreciation is up 14.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Calhoun is .

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