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Ellijay, GA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Ellijay.

Population: 29,980 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ellijay, GA is $413,948 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $472,362 after a median 90 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,475/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$413,948

Typical home value

-0.5%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$413,948
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
+22.6%
10-year appreciation
+148.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2024)
$420,575
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$472,362
Median list price
$536,512
Median price per sqft
$233
1-year sale-price change
-0.8%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
210
For-sale inventory
516
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
526
Days to pending
102 days
New listings (monthly)
89

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,475/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$840/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$845/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,047/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,363/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,750/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
Schools include
Clear Creek Middle School, Clear Creek Elementary School, Gilmer High School, Ellijay Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, inland flooding, landslide, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
59.4 in
Annual snowfall
2.9 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
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (45 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Gilmer County Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) (47 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
14
Hospitals include
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+212 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1998
Housing built before 1970
9.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,139
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
73.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,971
Average weekly wage
$854
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
212

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

How it compares

EllijayState medianUS median
Typical home value$413,948$255,549$285,053
Median sale price$472,362$302,411$319,906
Median days on market90 days60 days48 days
Typical rent$1,475/mo$1,777/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$1,139$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 typical home value in Ellijay, GA?
$413,948.
What is the median sale price in Ellijay, GA?
$472,362.
How long do homes take to sell in Ellijay, GA?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in Ellijay, GA?
Typical rent: $1,475/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ellijay, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, landslide, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Ellijay, GA?
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 Ellijay, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ellijay, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ellijay, GA?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Ellijay, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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