Living in Demorest, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Demorest · Census data 2020–2024
Demorest has 2,512 residents with a median age of 25.3. The median household income is $77,941 (about the same as the Georgia median), the median home value is $232,600, the median rent is $1,302/month.
Demorest at a glance
- Population
- 2,512
- Median age
- 25.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $77,941State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $232,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,302/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 53.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Demorest a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Demorest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Demorest the median home value is $232,600, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,302 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,197 a month in housing costs.
Demorest median household income
The median household income in Demorest is $77,941 and the income per person is $25,745. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Demorest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 808
- Owner-occupied
- 53.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.4%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.72
Demorest demographics
- Population
- 2,512
- Median age
- 25.3
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 702
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Demorest ›
Education in Demorest
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Demorest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 14.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Demorest
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Demorest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demorest | 2,512 | $77,941 | $232,600 | $1,302 |
| Clarkesville | 1,959 | $73,798 | $254,700 | $1,271 |
| Cornelia | 4,992 | $39,775 | $231,900 | $942 |
| Mount Airy | 1,622 | $87,868 | $227,500 | $721 |
| Baldwin | 4,000 | $59,242 | $167,300 | $1,088 |
| Alto | 1,055 | $81,250 | $192,200 | $1,051 |
| Raoul | 2,253 | $44,597 | $127,500 | — |
| Toccoa | 9,238 | $48,438 | $178,100 | $711 |
| Sautee-Nacoochee | 605 | $47,185 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Demorest, GA?
The median household income in Demorest is $77,941, about the same as the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Demorest?
The median home value in Demorest is $232,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Demorest?
The median gross rent in Demorest is $1,302 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is Demorest, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Georgia median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Demorest?
The median age in Demorest is 25.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Demorest?
The average commute to work in Demorest is 20 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Demorest?
The unemployment rate in Demorest is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Demorest?
28.3% of adults in Demorest have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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