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Elberton
  • Town in Georgia
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Elberton

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Elberton is a town in Georgia with a population of 4,589. Elberton is in Elbert County. Living in Elberton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many retirees live in Elberton and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Elberton are above average.
    Population
    4,589
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $81,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $591
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      785.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      138.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      46.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      670.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,726.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      185.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      6%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      7%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      11%
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    Working in Elberton

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $34,657
    National
    $69,021
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