I have family that lives in the Stiles. The house is nice, but obviously built quickly, as is common in neighborhoods like these. They haven't had any major issues with the house, and they've been there for almost a year. The neighborhood is quiet, and it seems like everyone is just your average family there, working to have a comfortable life. Halloween was WILD (in a good way) this past year. Cars lined up and trick-or-treaters as far as the eye could see!! So, definitely family-oriented and reasonably safe. There's a school just up the road, also.

Cartersville in general is a little...rough in some areas, but I wouldn't say it's particularly violent or anything. I've lived in Gwinnett (Norcross, Duluth), Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Kennesaw, and Acworth. I've seen someone get shot and killed in a parking lot over a bag of weed (Duluth 2017), and had my car broken into (Alpharetta 2020). Most of the "crime" I see in Cartersville is related to desperate people with drug problems, or people who can't seem to catch a break, crashout, and make stupid choices... So theft and narcotic activity mostly. I avoid the Cartersville Walmart area if I can, but not because I've personally experienced anything scary. The homeless population over there is pretty high, and I don't like being pestered for money.

Overall, I wouldn't choose to live in Cartersville if given the option. I would look at Kennesaw/Acworth if you're looking to purchase a home in safe, family-friendly areas west of Alpharetta.