Cobb County, GA Eviction Risk
7 cities · 157,095 residents · Avg 2.7/10 (Low)2.7Avg score
3.5Highest city
1.9Lowest city
32.0%Rent burden
$1,581Median rent
D+14.32020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Cobb County
Marietta62,263 pop
3.5
Kennesaw34,605 pop
3.2
Acworth22,473 pop
3.1
Powder Springs18,009 pop
2.9
Fair Oaks9,014 pop
1.9
Austell8,447 pop
2.6
Kennesaw State University2,284 pop
1.9
About Cobb County
Cobb County spans 7 cities serving approximately 157,095 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.7/10. The county voted Democratic by 14.3 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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