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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$365,300
30% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$890/mo
23% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.6%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
885
Median year built: 1992
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$365,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$400,860
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.6%
Owner-Occupied
46.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$890/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1992
Average age of housing stock: 34 years
Homeownership Rate
53.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $365,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,860 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $890 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 885 |
| Median Year Built | 1992 |
| Rent Burden | 32.7% |