Demorest, GA

Georgia · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
2,335 Population
$69,583 Median Income
$216,800 Home Value
$1,244 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
49 Violent Crime / 100K
26.3 yrs Median Age
31.5% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
3.9
Economy
4.9
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.5
Education

People

Population2,335
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density1,042/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 82.4%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita Income$24,458
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty Rate9.9%
County GDP$2,106M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$216,800
Zillow Value$306,407
Median Rent$1,244
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,203

Health

Obesity31.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Depression23.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime49/100K
Property Crime787/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft49.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Jan / Jul40° / 76°
Rain59 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 44 (Good)

Education

3.5/5
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+92.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.92
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Work From Home11.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Demorest Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$69,583
Home Value$216,800
Median Rent$1,244
Poverty Rate9.9%
Bachelor's Degree+31.5%
Unemployment4.0%
Violent Crime49.2 /100K
Avg Temperature58.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,335
Population Density1,042 per sq mi
Median Age26.3 years
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82.4% Black 6.4% Hispanic 1.1% Other 10.1%
White82.4%
Black or African American6.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races10.1%

Language

English Only95.1%
Spanish Speakers4.9%
English 95.1% Spanish 4.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.7%
Health Insurance90.6%

Income

7% below avg
Median Household Income$69,583
Per Capita Income$24,458
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$941
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$63,407

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.0%
Poverty Rate9.9%
Total Establishments (County)1,149
County GDP$2,106M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation87
Healthcare Facilities91
Retail Stores174
Manufacturing56
Total Establishments1,149

Industry Mix

Restaurants 87 Healthcare 91 Retail 174 Manufacturing 56

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$63,407
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,858

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.2 min
Work From Home11.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

23% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$216,800
Zillow Home Value Index$306,407

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$639,000
Price Per Sq Ft$139
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%
Price Drops22.2%
Active Inventory9

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied51.1%

Rental Costs

7% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,244

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedroom$1,203
3 Bedroom$1,524
4 Bedroom$1,775

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,858
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.78%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.6%
Regular Checkup76.0%
Premature Death Rate9,824 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.3 / 10
Exercise Access71.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)91
Restaurants (County)87

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime49.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape49.2 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime787.4 /100K
Burglary49.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft689.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft49.2 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

40°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation58.9 in
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median44.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,321 ft (403 m)
Land Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density1,042 per sq mi
Latitude34.5635°
Longitude-83.5423°
County FIPS13137

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.2%
D 17.3%

Republican +64.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.5%
High School+92.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.92

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,042 per sq mi
Land Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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