Young Harris, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Towns County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,087 Population 1,144/sq mi density
$27,692 Median Income $13,226 per capita
$276,500 Home Value $392,549 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 39.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$27,692 median income, 5.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$276,500 home value, $733/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Young Harris, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,692
63% below
$13,226 per capita
Home Value
$276,500
2% below
Zillow: $392,549
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
39.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
37%
Home Value
98%
Rent
63%
Poverty
188%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Young Harris a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.1% (42% above 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 $392,549. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,087
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$27,692
Per Capita$13,226
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$601M
Avg Weekly Wage$862

Housing

F
Home Value$276,500
Rent$733
Ownership32.3%
Zillow$392,549
Housing Units246
Rent Burden39.4%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,501/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain60.3 in/yr
Elevation1,903 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute14 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Young Harris was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% 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.