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Ellijay
  • Town in Georgia
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Ellijay

#18 in Best Places to Retire in Georgia
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      C+
    Ellijay is a town in Georgia with a population of 1,935. Ellijay is in Gilmer County. Living in Ellijay offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many retirees live in Ellijay and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Ellijay are above average.
    Population
    1,935
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $214,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $503
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      71%
    • Own
      29%
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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
      230.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      230.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      979.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      173.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      24%
      11%
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    Working in Ellijay

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $41,348
    National
    $69,021
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