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Blairsville, GA
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Blairsville, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Blairsville a Good Place to Live?
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 1.0% (72% 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 $375,867. 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 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,243/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.