Ellijay, GA 30536 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Ellijay, GA—30536

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$442,000

0.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$73,300

44.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

79

10.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

$2,500

41.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$2,500

8.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Ellijay, GA

Ellijay, GA lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$442,000	-0.2%
Single Family	$442,000	-0.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	$267,000	1.1%

Rental Trends — Ellijay, GA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Ellijay, GA is $3,390, with a year-over-year rent change of 41.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Ellijay, GA is 3-bedrooms: $2,370, 4-bedrooms: $1,250. The most common rental property sizes in Ellijay, GA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 50.2% and 29.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,500	$3,390
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,370
4 Bed Rent	$1,250	$1,250

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.3%

1 Bedroom

4.5%

2 Bedrooms

50.2%

3 Bedrooms

29.6%

4 Bedrooms

11.3%

Property Listings — Ellijay, GA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ellijay, GA is 70. This is a decrease of -21.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$593,000	-4.0%
Listing Count	128	20.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.4%	20.0%
Days on Market	79	-10.0%

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Demographics — Ellijay, GA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ellijay, GA has a population of 9,680, which has increased by 23.4% over the past 5 years. Ellijay, GA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 27.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,680	23.4%
% Under 18	22.3%	21.9%
% Seniors	22.4%	-12.8%
% WFH	11.8%	126.9%
% w/ College Degree	27.9%	26.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ellijay, GA is a predominantly white area, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 11.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ellijay, GA is hispanic, making up 12.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.0% of the population in Ellijay, GA, and this percentage has increased by 100.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	82.5%	-11.9%
% Black	1.1%	83.3%
% Hispanic	12.9%	222.5%
% Asian	1.0%	400.0%
% Foreign Born	4.0%	100.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Ellijay, GA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 315 mortgage originations in Ellijay, GA, of which 89.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 14.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Ellijay, GA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	315
% Conventional Loans	89.0%
% Government Loans	11.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	21.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Ellijay, GA

Ellijay, GA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	2
Total Units Section 8	2
% Rentals under Section 8	0.3%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,040
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,170
3 Bedroom	-$1,090	$2,500	$1,410
4 Bedroom	$480	$1,250	$1,730

Ellijay, GA—30536

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ellijay, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ellijay, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ellijay, GA

Demographics — Ellijay, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ellijay, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ellijay, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ellijay, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ellijay, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Jasper, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.7
Median Home Price	$442,000
Median Household Income	$73,300

Ellijay, GA—30536

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ellijay, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ellijay, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ellijay, GA

Demographics — Ellijay, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ellijay, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ellijay, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ellijay, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ellijay, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Jasper, GA

Talking Rock, GA

Marble Hill, GA

Tate, GA

Dawsonville, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

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