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Hiawassee, GA

Hiawassee, GA.

Population: 8,096 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$405,903
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+24.7%
10-year appreciation
+104.0%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$408,813
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
35

Rents

Typical rent
$2,450/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
66.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (50 mi)
Nearest airport
King Sky Ranch Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+200 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Median annual property tax
$1,049
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,979
Average weekly wage
$793
Top industries (by employment)
Real Estate, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
96

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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