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Cornelia, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Habersham County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,813
Population
1,160/sq mi density
$40,192
Median Income
$30,744 per capita
$210,200
Home Value
$298,925 Zillow
$949
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
525
Violent Crime/100K
5,557 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,192 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$210,200 home value, $949/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
525 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$210,200
25% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$949/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.1%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,675
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$210,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$298,925
Median Sale Price
$349,900
Median List Price
$424,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.1%
Owner-Occupied
41.9%
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:
$949/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
81 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
24.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$174
Active Inventory
33
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
58.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $210,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,925 |
| Median Sale Price | $349,900 |
| Median List Price | $424,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $174 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $949 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
| Days on Market | 81 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 24.2% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 33 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $174 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,675 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 34.2% |