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Ellijay, GA — ZIP 30540

Population: 20,582 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30540 (Ellijay, GA) is $397,860 — down 0.9% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,775/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$397,860

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$397,860
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+155.1%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$406,196
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
363
Days to pending
94 days
New listings (monthly)
82

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,775/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$670/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$970/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Gilmer High School, Ellijay Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
95.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.4 in
Annual snowfall
3.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (48 mi)
National parks include
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Gilmer County Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+212 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Housing built before 1970
11.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
50.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,015
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
72.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,313
Average weekly wage
$812
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 30540State medianUS median
Median home value$397,860$259,559$289,727
Typical rent$1,775/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,015$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 30540?
$397,860.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30540?
Typical rent: $1,775/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30540?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30540?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30540?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30540?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30540?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30540?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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