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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$174,300
38% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
26.2%
60% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
241
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$174,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$382,871
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
26.2%
Owner-Occupied
73.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$730/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
43.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
41% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
26.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $174,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $382,871 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $730 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 26.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 73.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 26.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 241 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 43.6% |