Georgia · Metropolitan Area
Flowery Branch is a small city in Georgia with a population of 10,286. Residents earn $88,185 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Flowery Branch receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Flowery Branch offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Flowery Branch is $88,185, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Flowery Branch is $422,900, 50% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,739 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Flowery Branch is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,214 per 100,000, 38% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Flowery Branch enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 86.5% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.5% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,185 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,548 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,229 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,035 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,941 |
| County GDP | $17,999M |
| Restaurants | 377 |
| Healthcare | 571 |
| Retail | 671 |
| Manufacturing | 235 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,887 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.16% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
| Census Median | $422,900 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $421,385 |
| Median List Price | $432,500 |
| Median List Price | $432,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $194 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 41.1% |
| Inventory | 90 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,739 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,765 |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,887 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.16% |
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,170/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 571 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,214.3/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 95.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,038.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 79.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.4 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1713°N, 83.9187°W |
| County FIPS | 13139 |
Winner: Republican by 43.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,411/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 571 |
| Restaurants | 377 |
| Retail Stores | 671 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |