At a Glance
Median Income
$40,192
$30,744 per capita
Home Value
$210,200
Zillow: $305,139
Median Rent
$949/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
16.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cornelia 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
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 2.7% (25% 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 $305,139. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,813
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,160/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.7%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,192
Per Capita$30,744
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$2,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
B+
Home Value$210,200
Rent$949
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$305,139
Housing Units1,675
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,824/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain58.9 in/yr
Elevation1,476 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Cornelia was founded in 1860.
The median home in Cornelia was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
12.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.