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Cherokee County
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Cherokee County

#10 in Best Counties to Live in Georgia
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      B
    6. Jobs
      A
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      C minus
    Cherokee County is located in Georgia with a population of 262,155. Cherokee County is one of the best places to live in Georgia. In Cherokee County, most residents own their homes. In Cherokee County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Cherokee County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Cherokee County are highly rated.
    Population
    262,155
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $292,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,421
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      101.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      17.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      31.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      182.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,739.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      81
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $90,681
    National
    $69,021
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