Hiawassee, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Towns County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,300 Population 798/sq mi density
$43,819 Median Income $40,206 per capita
$365,300 Home Value $400,860 Zillow
$890 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,819 median income, 1.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$365,300 home value, $890/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hiawassee, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,819
42% below
$40,206 per capita
Home Value
$365,300
30% above
Zillow: $400,860
Median Rent
$890/mo
23% below
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
0% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Hiawassee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
130%
Rent
77%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hiawassee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hiawassee residents earn a median household income of $43,819 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,206. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hiawassee is $365,300 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,860. Median rent is $890/month, with 32.7% 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 1992.

Education

33.8% of adults in Hiawassee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hiawassee has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,300
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density798/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,819
Per Capita$40,206
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$601M
Avg Weekly Wage$862

Housing

D
Home Value$365,300
Rent$890
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$400,860
Housing Units885
Rent Burden32.7%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,501/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain60.3 in/yr
Elevation2,204 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute15 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hiawassee was built in 1992.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.