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Clarke County
  • County in Georgia
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Clarke County

#9 in Best Counties to Live in Georgia
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      C
    3. Nightlife
      A+
    4. Good for Families
      A minus
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      A
    Clarke County is located in Georgia with a population of 128,195. Clarke County is one of the best places to live in Georgia. In Clarke County, most residents rent their homes. In Clarke County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Clarke County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Clarke County are above average.
    Population
    128,195
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $199,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $940
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      59%
    • Own
      41%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      264
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      45.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      99.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      545.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,395.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      182.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      26%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Clarke County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,070
    National
    $69,021
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