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Mountain City, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Rabun County County
Mountain City, GA
At a Glance
How Mountain City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mountain City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mountain City residents earn a median household income of $47,159 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,589. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 622 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountain City is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,773. Median rent is $961/month, with 25.9% 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
Mountain City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Mountain City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.