At a Glance
Median Income
$55,893
$30,474 per capita
Home Value
$109,100
Zillow: $149,470
Median Rent
$628/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
38/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blairsville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blairsville residents earn a median household income of $55,893 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,474. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blairsville is $109,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,470. Median rent is $628/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Blairsville reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 38/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Blairsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blairsville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,211
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density2,277/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,893
Per Capita$30,474
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,100
Rent$628
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$149,470
Housing Units1,786
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent76/100K
Property38/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,013 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Blairsville was founded in 1818.
The median home in Blairsville was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.