At a Glance
Median Income
$47,639
$28,051 per capita
Home Value
$277,600
Zillow: $406,988
Median Rent
$728/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
1,684/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Ellijay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellijay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellijay a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellijay residents earn a median household income of $47,639 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,051. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 825 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellijay is $277,600 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $406,988. Median rent is $728/month, with 28.9% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Ellijay reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,684/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Ellijay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellijay has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,931
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density538/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,639
Per Capita$28,051
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$1,439M
Avg Weekly Wage$847
Housing
B
Home Value$277,600
Rent$728
Ownership33.7%
Zillow$406,988
Housing Units925
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent116/100K
Property1,684/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault116/100K
Burglary407/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,234 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute28 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ellijay was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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