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Mountain City, GA


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Mountain City, Georgia

Mountain City, Georgia, in Rabun county, is 56 miles W of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 99 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The town has a population of 829.

The People and Families of Mountain City

In Mountain City, about 56% of adults are married. Mountain City offers a lot of one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mountain City had a median family income of $35,060.

Mountain City Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Mountain City. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Mountain City is relatively low. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Mountain City, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Mountain City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mountain City, GA

Comparing Mountain City 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
Age of the Population810
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity71
Senior Citizens79
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Well-Paid Single Women46
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married37
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income35
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes99
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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