Living in Mountain City, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mountain City · Census data 2020–2024
Mountain City has 1,004 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $46,250 (40% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $153,400, the median rent is $1,102/month.
Mountain City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mountain City at a glance
- Population
- 1,004
- Median age
- 38.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $46,250State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $153,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,102/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Mountain City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Mountain City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mountain City the median home value is $153,400, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,330 a month in housing costs.
Mountain City median household income
The median household income in Mountain City is $46,250 and the income per person is $27,894. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Mountain City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 538
- Owner-occupied
- 58.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.7%
- Vacant
- 23.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.43
Mountain City demographics
- Population
- 1,004
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 410
- Foreign-born
- 12%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mountain City ›
Education in Mountain City
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Mountain City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mountain City
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
Mountain City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain City | 1,004 | $46,250 | $153,400 | $1,102 |
| Clayton | 2,018 | $57,083 | $249,600 | $814 |
| Dillard | 326 | $44,643 | $208,800 | $950 |
| Tiger | 362 | $68,523 | $250,000 | $3,501 |
| Tallulah Falls | 288 | $94,821 | $404,500 | $820 |
| Highlands | 1,074 | $71,509 | $700,900 | $650 |
| Franklin | 4,268 | $47,888 | $195,000 | $725 |
| Cashiers | 683 | $73,750 | $346,200 | $1,341 |
| Hiawassee | 1,293 | $45,000 | $411,100 | $1,072 |
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What is the median household income in Mountain City, GA?
The median household income in Mountain City is $46,250, 40% 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 Mountain City?
The median home value in Mountain City is $153,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Mountain City?
The median gross rent in Mountain City is $1,102 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Mountain City, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Mountain City?
The median age in Mountain City is 38.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Mountain City?
The average commute to work in Mountain City is 33 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mountain City?
The unemployment rate in Mountain City is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mountain City?
14.2% of adults in Mountain City 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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