Gillsville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Banks County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
315 Population 101/sq mi density
$79,375 Median Income $27,064 per capita
$263,800 Home Value $327,570 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,375 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$263,800 home value, $950/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Gillsville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,375
6% above
$27,064 per capita
Home Value
$263,800
6% below
Zillow: $327,570
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Gillsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gillsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
106%
Home Value
94%
Rent
82%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gillsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gillsville residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,064. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 383 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gillsville is $263,800 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,570. Median rent is $950/month, with 18.1% 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 1982.

Education

12.8% of adults in Gillsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gillsville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population315
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$27,064
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$263,800
Rent$950
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$327,570
Housing Units105
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,880/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation889 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gillsville was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.