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East Ellijay, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Gilmer County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
418
Population
127/sq mi density
$26,563
Median Income
$40,269 per capita
$167,200
Home Value
$406,988 Zillow
$642
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
912
Violent Crime/100K
19,343 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$26,563 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$167,200 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
912 violent crimes/100K (140% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$167,200
41% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$642/mo
45% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
375
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$167,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$406,988
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.6%
Owner-Occupied
44.4%
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:
$642/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $167,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $406,988 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $642 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 375 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |