Housing by town in Towns County, Georgia
Towns County, Georgia has 2 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $808 (±$113) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $717 in 2015–2019 (+12.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $808 (±$113)
- Households that rent
- 17.7%
- Median household income
- $59,135
- Places
- 2
Cities, towns and townships in Towns County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawassee | $1,072 | 42.0% | $45,000 | $411,100 | $1,858 |
| Young Harris | $767 | 61.2% | $31,316 | $295,200 | $1,388 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,550 | $27,550 | $44,100 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,500 | $50,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,450 | $56,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,350 | $62,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,500 | $68,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,650 | $73,050 |
| 7 people | $48,800 | $48,800 | $78,100 |
| 8 people | $51,950 | $51,950 | $83,100 |
How the places in Towns County rank across Georgia
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Crime reported to police in Towns County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 | 148 | 17 | 140 | 12,185 | 1 of 2 |
In 2023, the police departments that report for Towns County recorded 18 violent and 17 property crimes, 148 and 140 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 92% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Towns County, 2023
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towns County Sheriff's Office | 12,185 | 18 | 17 |
| Hiawassee Police Department | 1,032 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Towns County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30546 | 8,096 | $919 | $295,000 | $59,234 | 15.8% |
| 30582 | 5,284 | $634 | $329,900 | $59,360 | 21.5% |
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Questions about Towns County
What is the crime rate in Towns County?
In 2023, the police departments that report for Towns County recorded 148 violent and 140 property crimes per 100,000 residents (18 violent and 17 property crimes in all).
Which place in Towns County has the highest rent?
Hiawassee has the highest median gross rent, $1,072 (±$246) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median rent in Towns County, Georgia?
The median gross rent in Towns County is $808 (±$113) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towns County, Georgia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towns County, Georgia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Towns County, GA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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