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Demorest, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Habersham County County
Demorest, GA
At a Glance
How Demorest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Demorest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Demorest a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Demorest residents earn a median household income of $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,458. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% 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 Demorest is $216,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,407. Median rent is $1,244/month, with 19.5% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Demorest reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 787/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.5% of adults in Demorest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Demorest 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.