Living in Young Harris, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Young Harris · Census data 2020–2024
Young Harris has 1,252 residents with a median age of 20.4. The median household income is $31,316 (60% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $295,200, the median rent is $767/month.
Young Harris is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Young Harris at a glance
- Population
- 1,252
- Median age
- 20.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $31,316State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $295,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $767/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 38.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Young Harris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 37.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Young Harris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Young Harris the median home value is $295,200, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, which is 39.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,142 a month in housing costs.
Young Harris median household income
The median household income in Young Harris is $31,316 and the income per person is $12,404. 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Young Harris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 273
- Owner-occupied
- 38.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.2%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.41
Young Harris demographics
- Population
- 1,252
- Median age
- 20.4
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 6.9%
- Households
- 232
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Young Harris ›
Education in Young Harris
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Young Harris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Young Harris
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 39.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 34%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Young Harris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Harris | 1,252 | $31,316 | $295,200 | $767 |
| Hiawassee | 1,293 | $45,000 | $411,100 | $1,072 |
| Blairsville | 902 | $30,357 | $212,500 | $788 |
| Hayesville | 1,208 | $55,625 | $254,700 | $499 |
| Murphy | 1,604 | $37,263 | $250,000 | $422 |
| Helen | 415 | $86,023 | $416,100 | $773 |
| Marble | 472 | $71,836 | $193,800 | $946 |
| Andrews | 1,998 | $37,061 | $98,600 | $712 |
| Sautee-Nacoochee | 605 | $47,185 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Young Harris, GA?
The median household income in Young Harris is $31,316, 60% 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 Young Harris?
The median home value in Young Harris is $295,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Young Harris?
The median gross rent in Young Harris is $767 per month, about 39.8% of household income.
Is Young Harris, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 37.3%.
What is the median age in Young Harris?
The median age in Young Harris is 20.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Young Harris?
The average commute to work in Young Harris is 13 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Young Harris?
The unemployment rate in Young Harris is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Young Harris?
26.5% of adults in Young Harris 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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