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Cherokee County had 299,273 residents in July 2025 (Census), up 12.2% since April 2020. The median list price was $548,745, down 3.7% from a year earlier (Realtor.com, Sept 2026).
Cherokee County sits directly north of Cobb County. I-575 is the main artery, linking Woodstock, Holly Springs, and Canton to I-75 and the rest of metro Atlanta. Express lanes on I-575 offer a tolled option at peak hours. The mean commute to work is 33.1 minutes, versus 29.4 minutes statewide (ACS 2024 1-year). That figure covers every work destination, so trips to central Atlanta can run longer. Ball Ground and north Cherokee are farther out and suit remote or locally employed workers.
The median list price was $548,745, down 3.7% from a year earlier (Realtor.com, Sept 2026). The median listing spent 57 days on the market, up 5.1% year over year (Realtor.com, Sept 2026). There were 1,385 active listings, and 24% had a price reduction (Realtor.com, Sept 2026). The median value of owner-occupied homes was $435,100 (Census, 2020-2024). That measures all owned homes, not just homes for sale, so it differs from list price. Ownership is the norm here: 77.3% of occupied homes were owner-occupied (Census, 2020-2024). South Cherokee around Towne Lake and Woodstock has established neighborhoods, while Holly Springs and Canton add newer subdivisions.
Cherokee County School District runs 40 schools and centers with about 40,000 students. That includes 23 elementary, 7 middle, and 6 high schools (district site). Its four-year graduation rate was 93.8% for the Class of 2026, an all-time high, versus 88.5% statewide. The Class of 2025 averaged 1085 on the SAT, 56 points above Georgia and 89 above the national public school average. Among adults 25 and older, 46.1% hold a bachelor's degree, versus 36.3% statewide (ACS 2024 1-year). Woodstock's walkable downtown has restaurants and breweries, and Canton's downtown sits along the Etowah River.
The county was created in December 1831 from Cherokee Indian territory. For much of the 20th century, Canton Cotton Mills (1899-1981) was its main industry. The population grew from 214,346 in the 2010 Census to 299,273 in July 2025, a 39.6% gain. The county reports over $1 billion invested and 8,000 jobs created over the past decade (State of the County, 2024). Its Cherokee By Choice 2.0 plan targets $375 million in new investment and almost 4,000 jobs over five years. In January 2026, CBBE announced a $25 million headquarters expansion in Canton with 70 new jobs. Recent list prices have softened, with the median down 3.7% year over year (Realtor.com, Sept 2026).
Cherokee County School District's four-year graduation rate hit 93.8% for the Class of 2026, versus 88.5% statewide (district, Sept 2026).
Population grew 39.6% from the 2010 Census (214,346) to the July 2025 estimate of 299,273 (Census).
Median household income was $108,115 (Census, 2020-2024).
The mean commute to work is 33.1 minutes, versus 29.4 minutes statewide (ACS 2024 1-year). That covers all work destinations.
Explore the Area
A south Cherokee city on I-575 with a walkable downtown of restaurants, shops, and craft breweries.
The county seat on the Etowah River, first called Etowah and later renamed for the Chinese city during a short-lived silk venture.
A small city on I-575 between Woodstock and Canton, with newer subdivisions and commercial development along the corridor.
A small town on the northern edge of the county, for buyers who want a quieter, more rural setting.
An established lakeside community near Woodstock in south Cherokee, with mature landscaping and swim and tennis amenities.
The median list price was $548,745, down 3.7% from a year earlier (Realtor.com, Sept 2026). The median value of owner-occupied homes was $435,100 (Census, 2020-2024). They measure different things: list price covers homes for sale now, while the Census value covers all owner-occupied homes.
The median listing spent 57 days on the market, up 5.1% from a year earlier (Realtor.com, Sept 2026). There were 1,385 active listings, and 24% had a price reduction (Realtor.com, Sept 2026).
The school district reported a 93.8% graduation rate for the Class of 2026, 5.3 points above the state. Its Class of 2025 averaged 1085 on the SAT, 56 points above Georgia. About 77.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (Census, 2020-2024).
The mean travel time to work is 33.1 minutes, versus 29.4 minutes for Georgia (ACS 2024 1-year). That average covers every work destination, not just Atlanta. I-575 is the main route south toward Cobb County and I-75.
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