Living in Hiawassee, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hiawassee · Census data 2020–2024
Hiawassee has 1,293 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $45,000 (42% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $411,100, the median rent is $1,072/month.
Hiawassee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hiawassee at a glance
- Population
- 1,293
- Median age
- 51.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $45,000State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $411,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,072/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.7%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Hiawassee a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Georgia median; home values 36% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hiawassee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hiawassee the median home value is $411,100, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month, which is 42.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,851 a month in housing costs.
Hiawassee median household income
The median household income in Hiawassee is $45,000 and the income per person is $36,411. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Hiawassee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 831
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Renter-occupied
- 42%
- Vacant
- 38.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.23
38.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hiawassee has many vacation and second homes.
Hiawassee demographics
- Population
- 1,293
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 35.7%
- Households
- 514
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hiawassee ›
Education in Hiawassee
25.7% of adults 25 and older in Hiawassee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hiawassee
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Hiawassee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawassee | 1,293 | $45,000 | $411,100 | $1,072 |
| Young Harris | 1,252 | $31,316 | $295,200 | $767 |
| Hayesville | 1,208 | $55,625 | $254,700 | $499 |
| Blairsville | 902 | $30,357 | $212,500 | $788 |
| Helen | 415 | $86,023 | $416,100 | $773 |
| Andrews | 1,998 | $37,061 | $98,600 | $712 |
| Sautee-Nacoochee | 605 | $47,185 | — | — |
| Murphy | 1,604 | $37,263 | $250,000 | $422 |
| Marble | 472 | $71,836 | $193,800 | $946 |
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What is the median household income in Hiawassee, GA?
The median household income in Hiawassee is $45,000, 42% lower than 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 Hiawassee?
The median home value in Hiawassee is $411,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Hiawassee?
The median gross rent in Hiawassee is $1,072 per month, about 42.7% of household income.
Is Hiawassee, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Georgia median; home values 36% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Hiawassee?
The median age in Hiawassee is 51.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Hiawassee?
The average commute to work in Hiawassee is 13 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hiawassee?
The unemployment rate in Hiawassee is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hiawassee?
25.7% of adults in Hiawassee 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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