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Watkinsville, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Oconee County County
Watkinsville, GA
At a Glance
How Watkinsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watkinsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Watkinsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Watkinsville residents earn a median household income of $88,969 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,582. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,615 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watkinsville is $337,700 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $508,793. Median rent is $1,381/month, with 22.6% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Watkinsville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,546/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
52.4% of adults in Watkinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watkinsville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.