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Gillsville, GA
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Gillsville, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Gillsville a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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 $323,366. 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.
Safety & Crime
Gillsville reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 763/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.