Blairsville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Union County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
816 Population 674/sq mi density
$24,167 Median Income $23,106 per capita
$174,300 Home Value $382,871 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 43.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$24,167 median income, 2.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$174,300 home value, $730/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Blairsville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,167
68% below
$23,106 per capita
Home Value
$174,300
38% below
Zillow: $382,871
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
43.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,765/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
32.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Blairsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blairsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
32%
Home Value
62%
Rent
63%
Poverty
259%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blairsville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blairsville residents earn a median household income of $24,167 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,106. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 770 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blairsville is $174,300 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,871. Median rent is $730/month, with 43.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

Blairsville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,765/100K.

Education

2.9% of adults in Blairsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blairsville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population816
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density674/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$24,167
Per Capita$23,106
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty32.1%
County GDP$1,258M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

C+
Home Value$174,300
Rent$730
Ownership26.2%
Zillow$382,871
Housing Units241
Rent Burden43.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,765/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,285/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain60.3 in/yr
Elevation1,882 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute11 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Blairsville was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.