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Demorest
  • Town in Georgia
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Demorest

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Habersham County
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Demorest is a town in Georgia with a population of 2,479. Demorest is in Habersham County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Demorest offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Demorest and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Demorest are above average.
    Population
    2,479
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $132,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $915
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      51.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      307.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      717.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      51.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      34%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      40%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Demorest

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,412
    National
    $69,021
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