Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
22%
Ellijay
Ellijay, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,435
Population
1,704
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Unwind in this scenic mountain town
Rural
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Suburban
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Historic
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Quaint
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Active
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Family-Friendly
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Charming
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Known as the Apple Capital of Georgia, Ellijay is home to the Georgia Apple Festival and the Georgia Apple Blossom Festival. Ellijay also hosts plenty of additional exciting events such as live music performances, carnivals, car shows, and massive antique sales. Downtown Ellijay is where most of the action happens, with rows of charming shops and restaurants in quaint, historic buildings.
Located in the North Georgia mountains, Ellijay is an Appalachian Trail community situated at the confluence of the Ellijay and Cartecay rivers. Ellijay residents enjoy stunning natural views as well as a host of outdoor recreational activities like hiking, biking, and fishing. Numerous farms, vineyards, and orchards surround Ellijay, providing activities and adventures for Ellijay residents along with a tranquil, rural feel. Atlanta is just 75 miles south of Ellijay, should you crave the big-city bustle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,999
Average: $63,036
Education
279
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
713
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ellijay has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ellijay, GA is $1,435 for one bedroom, and $1,483 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ellijay has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,435/month
720 Sq Ft
House
$2,627/month
1,498 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ellijay, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
596 Students
Public
Grades K-5
668 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
758 Students
Public
Grades K-5
675 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
917 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,174 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Wildlife Sanctuary
- Cohutta Wilderness Area
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.