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Young Harris, GA
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Young Harris, GA
At a Glance
How Young Harris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Young Harris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Young Harris a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Young Harris residents earn a median household income of $27,692 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,226. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% 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 Young Harris is $276,500 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,592. Median rent is $733/month, with 39.4% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Young Harris reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,024/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Young Harris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Young Harris has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.