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East Ellijay, GA


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East Ellijay, Georgia

East Ellijay, Georgia, in Gilmer county, is 46 miles N of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 64 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city contains a population of approximately 707.

The People and Families of East Ellijay

In East Ellijay, about 40% of adults are married. East Ellijay has a large-family feeling. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Unlike most cities, East Ellijay has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Ellijay had a median family income of $38,594.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in East Ellijay.

East Ellijay Housing

East Ellijay has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 48% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In East Ellijay, 73% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung East Ellijay -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

East Ellijay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEast Ellijay Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEast Ellijay Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyEast Ellijay Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%East Ellijay Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%East Ellijay Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of East Ellijay, GA

Comparing East Ellijay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men89
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population12
Female Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better36
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
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