Clarkesville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Habersham County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,827 Population 743/sq mi density
$66,316 Median Income $30,282 per capita
$198,900 Home Value $391,405 Zillow
$1,037 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,316 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,900 home value, $1,037/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarkesville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,316
12% below
$30,282 per capita
Home Value
$198,900
29% below
Zillow: $391,405
Median Rent
$1,037/mo
11% below
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
7% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Clarkesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
71%
Rent
89%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarkesville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clarkesville residents earn a median household income of $66,316 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,282. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,149 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarkesville is $198,900 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,405. Median rent is $1,037/month, with 26.8% 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 1975.

Education

31.5% of adults in Clarkesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarkesville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,827
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density743/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,316
Per Capita$30,282
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$941

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,900
Rent$1,037
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$391,405
Housing Units859
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,824/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain61.8 in/yr
Elevation1,393 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Clarkesville was founded in 1821.
The median home in Clarkesville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.