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Cornelia, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Habersham County County
Cornelia, GA
At a Glance
How Cornelia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cornelia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cornelia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cornelia residents earn a median household income of $40,192 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,744. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% 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 Cornelia is $210,200 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,925. Median rent is $949/month, with 34.2% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Cornelia reports 525 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,557/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Cornelia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cornelia has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.