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Young Harris, Georgia, in Towns county, is 69 miles NE of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 87 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 604 people in the city.
In Young Harris, about 22% of adults are married.
Young Harris has a larger percentage of females than most places.
In 2000, Young Harris had a median family income of $46,071. Young Harris has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Young Harris living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Young Harris. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,750) in Young Harris. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 76% of housing in Young Harris is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Young Harris.
In Young Harris, 47% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.
Young Harris strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Young Harris to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
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