Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Flowery Branch, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,366
Population
12,490
Renter Mix
33% Rent
A lakeside community in scenic north Georgia
Lake
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Outdoors
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College
Sitting right on the shores of Lake Lanier, Flowery Branch is a small Georgia city where the water is never far and the downtown still feels like it belongs to the people who live there. Historic buildings line the streets, filled with local cafes and specialty shops that give the area a genuinely unhurried pace. Gainesville is just minutes north, home to the University of North Georgia's campus, while Atlanta is roughly an hour south via I-985 for anyone who needs the big-city energy every now and then.
Outdoor life here is a real draw, with Lake Lanier offering boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation throughout the year. The city also holds a notable distinction as the training home of the Atlanta Falcons, and its roots stretch back to 1874 when a railroad connection between Charlotte and Atlanta first put it on the map. Originally known by the Cherokee name Anaguluskee, meaning "flowers on the branch," the city's identity runs deep.
The rental market includes a solid mix of apartment communities, townhomes, and single-family rentals. Whether you're looking for a spacious layout near the lake or something more compact closer to downtown, Flowery Branch offers options that match a range of lifestyles without the density of a larger metro area.
Explore the City
The Chicopee Woods Golf Course provides residents with a scenic 18-hole golfing experience.
Flowery Branch has a charming downtown area filled with boutiques and cafes.
Caroline's on Main is a popular restaurant in the historic district.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,213
Average: $99,093
Education
3,363
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,196
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Flowery Branch has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Flowery Branch, GA is $1,431 for a studio, $1,366 for one bedroom, $1,625 for two bedrooms, and $2,038 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Flowery Branch has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,366/month
801 Sq Ft
House
$2,378/month
1,948 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,963/month
1,607 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Flowery Branch, GA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Spout Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
864 Students
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
901 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
720 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
668 Students
Flowery Branch Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
700 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
828 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
759 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,204 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,363 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,243 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Bogan Park
- Mill Creek Nature Center
- Elachee Nature Science Center
- Duncan Creek Park
- Lake Lanier
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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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 June 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.