About Mableton
Mableton is a census-designated place (CDP) located approximately 11 miles northwest of Atlanta in Cobb County, Georgia. According to the US Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 20.8 square miles, of which 20.6 square miles is land and 0.2 square miles is water. Mableton was named after Robert Mable, who bought 300 acres of land in 1843. In 1912, Mableton was incorporated as
a town, only to be dis-incorporated in 1916. A popular attraction in Mableton is the historic Mable House which includes the Mable House Arts Center, the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre and the Mable House property. The Silver Comet Trail, a multi-use National Recreation Trail built on an old railroad route that passes through Mableton, is another popular attraction in the area. Mableton’s convenient proximity to Interstate 285, Vinings, Buckhead, Downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, make it an attractive location for those looking for real estate close to everything and within the acclaimed Cobb County school district. Not to mention – Mableton enjoys a lower tax rate than neighboring Fulton County and Atlanta along with plenty of affordable housing and space. Population
The population is 37,125 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 24.89%. There are 1,849 people per square mile (population density). The median age is 37. 46.80% of people are married and 12.41% are divorced. The average household size is 2.75 people. 42.62% of people are married with children and 54.19% have children and are single. Climate
Mableton gets 56 inches of rain and about 1 inch of snowfall per year. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 107. On average, there are 217 sunny days per year with July highs around 89 degrees and January lows around 34 degrees. Economy
The unemployment rate is 9.10% with job growth at -0.75%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be around 29.40%. Sales tax rate is 6.00% and income tax is 6.00%. The income per capita is $24,841, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $57,293. Population by Occupation
Management, Business, and Financial Operations 14.90%
Professional and Related Occupations 19.49%
Service 12.61%
Sales and Office 25.20%
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0.05%
Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance 10.97%
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 18.28%
Real Estate and Housing
The median home value is $138,600. Home appreciation is -6.66% over the last year. The median age of real estate is 28 years. Renters make up 19.20% of the population and 6.54% of houses and apartments are unoccupied. If you’re in the market to buy Real Estate or thinking about relocating to Mableton GA, you’ll find many residential options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for luxury and estate homes, single-family homes, or townhomes or condos, I am a Mableton GA Realtor® that can help you find the perfect home in the right neighborhood to fit your lifestyle, budget and needs!