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Harris County
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Harris County

#19 in Best Counties to Live in Georgia
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      A minus
    3. Nightlife
      C
    4. Good for Families
      A minus
    5. Diversity
      B
    6. Jobs
      A
    7. Weather
      B+
    8. Cost of Living
      B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      C
    Harris County is located in Georgia with a population of 34,316. Harris County is one of the best places to live in Georgia. In Harris County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Harris County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Harris County are highly rated.
    Population
    34,316
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $238,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $865
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      191.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      38.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      76.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      383.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,226.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      153.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Harris County

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $82,244
    National
    $69,021
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