Housing by town in Cherokee County, Georgia
Cherokee County, Georgia has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,799 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,241 in 2015–2019 (+45.0%; Up after inflation).
Holly Springs has the highest median gross rent ($1,850) and Waleska the lowest ($879).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,799 (±$44)
- Households that rent
- 22.7%
- Median household income
- $108,115
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Cherokee County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Ground | $1,344 | 14.8% | $117,829 | $366,300 | $2,622 |
| Canton | $1,680 | 44.4% | $80,091 | $407,800 | $2,548 |
| Holly Springs | $1,850 | 24.9% | $113,992 | $448,400 | $3,740 |
| Nelson | $998 | 22.6% | $89,375 | $255,000 | $1,688 |
| Waleska | $879 | 53.7% | $56,250 | $483,300 | $2,688 |
| Woodstock | $1,821 | 36.0% | $103,496 | $436,500 | $3,290 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,750 | $41,250 | $66,000 |
| 2 people | $28,300 | $47,150 | $75,400 |
| 3 people | $31,850 | $53,050 | $84,850 |
| 4 people | $35,350 | $58,900 | $94,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,650 | $101,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,350 | $109,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $73,050 | $116,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,750 | $124,450 |
How the places in Cherokee County rank across Georgia
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Crime reported to police in Cherokee County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 295 | 102 | 1,701 | 591 | 288,016 | 5 of 6 |
| 2024 | 274 | 94 | 1,600 | 551 | 290,435 | 4 of 6 |
| 2025 | 256 | 85 | 1,450 | 484 | 299,703 | 5 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cherokee County recorded 256 violent and 1,450 property crimes, 85 and 484 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Cherokee County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County Sheriff's Office | 195,231 | 173 | 788 |
| Woodstock Police Department | 40,492 | 36 | 335 |
| Canton Police Department | 39,311 | 47 | 249 |
| Holly Springs Police Department | 21,102 | 0 | 75 |
| Ball Ground Police Department | 3,567 | 0 | 3 |
| Nelson Police Department | 1,176 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Cherokee County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30188 | 69,518 | $1,875 | $431,100 | $106,844 | 22.0% |
| 30114 | 62,391 | $1,711 | $451,100 | $98,902 | 30.8% |
| 30115 | 53,687 | $1,693 | $485,500 | $113,089 | 16.9% |
| 30102 | 45,319 | $1,792 | $333,000 | $97,676 | 23.4% |
| 30189 | 39,928 | $1,866 | $425,300 | $114,130 | 26.2% |
| 30107 | 19,134 | $1,088 | $387,600 | $110,811 | 10.6% |
| 30183 | 6,288 | $1,286 | $451,100 | $94,567 | 15.0% |
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Questions about Cherokee County
What is the crime rate in Cherokee County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cherokee County recorded 85 violent and 484 property crimes per 100,000 residents (256 violent and 1,450 property crimes in all).
Which place in Cherokee County has the highest rent?
Holly Springs has the highest median gross rent, $1,850 (±$335) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Cherokee County has the lowest rent?
Waleska has the lowest median gross rent, $879 (±$318) a month.
What is the median rent in Cherokee County, Georgia?
The median gross rent in Cherokee County is $1,799 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherokee County, Georgia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherokee County, Georgia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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